Community Helpers: Environmental Scientist

Person standing on an overlook pointing at the drop-off edge of a dam. Caption: But, where does the water come from?

An environmental scientist who provides clean water to the city of Philadelphia explains how this water is used in homes, parks, and swimming pools and to fight fires. Shows that river water from rain and farm runoff is dirty and needs to be purified before people can use it. Visits the Fairmount Water Works and explains how water is brought to such plants, purified, and sent on to homes and factories. Also, emphasizes why caring about the health and safety of rivers are important.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Community Helpers: Environmental Scientist

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    New Dimension/Questar
    Length:
    8 minutes