We’ve learnt that water is so important- it carries nutrients for plants so they can survive and grow. Water travels downhill and carries salt and nutrients to the ocean. Therefore, most plants that live in the ocean live near the coastline where they can get to the nutrients that come from the land (which is carried by the water). However, as seen by this NY Times article, water’s ability to carry isn’t always a good thing. After Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, much of the water has carried and deposited toxic chemicals and dangerous bacteria. Likewise seen at Flint ,Michigan, much of the water after hurricane harvey in Texas was contaminated with dangerous chemicals and materials.
Tests that have been conducted on the sewage resulted positive for lead, arsenic, and chromium, which are dangerous chemicals. Not only did the water carry dangerous chemicals, but it carried large things like mattresses, refrigerators, and rugs.
Many of us underestimate the power of water. Water is very strong and powerful. Not only does it carry nutrients, but it also sometimes carries harmful chemicals, and therefore it must be examined properly.
