National Water Quality Month

[Carbondioxide]

This month has been 'National Water Quality Month' During August, many eco-activists have been focussing on the global problems connected with hydration and water quality. Pollution and the overall presence of litter in our oceans seem to get bigger and bigger each year. The worldwide climate changes limit access to water in many countries, causing deaths and diseases. And only our combined efforts can stop the environmental catastrophe!
🌿Recycle
🌿Use eco- detergents
🌿Don't waste water!
🌿Plant trees
🌿Avoid disposable materials
Water quality is also essential for the aquarium ecosystem: acidity, micro&macro concentration, safe nitrate levels, good CO2 injection, and aeration... We can go over these parameters again and again. 😊
Nature has a way of balancing things. Plants
💚 As you already know, plants produce oxygen by-products of photosynthesis. All living aquatic creatures breathe it and release carbon dioxide, which is then absorbed by plants and trees for energy. Besides CO2, plants also absorb nitrogen compounds from decaying matter in the tank, such as fish waste, uneaten food, or dead plants. Everything to grow more and more dense shoots, strengthen the stem, and release flowers or new leaves.
💙 Plant what you like
💙 Enjoy the view
💙 Get inspired by Nature

 

[jaypeecee]

💙 Plant what you like...

Hi @Carbondioxide

I realize that this will be obvious to UKAPS members - but I'm a tad surprised that the above has not been qualified to alert people to the risks associated with invasive plant species. Am I being pedantic? Yes, maybe. But better to mention it than omit it.

Was/is the intention to make this poster available/visible to the general public or is it geared towards planted tank aquarists?

JPC

 

[PARAGUAY]

In the USA in the 1970s in a effort to protect freshwater the National Water Quality month was set up in a effort by public, politicians ,environmentalists to protect from water pollution . Here in the UK theWildlife Trust are highlighting the fact that despite government promises to impliment HPMA (Protecting coastal designated areas )nothing been done.This would protect from pollution overdevelopment etc.
In September the Trust has The Great Big Green Week to highlight climate change and conserving nature. and will be live on YT channel . Watch for it.
Sadly in the US some National Parks still don't meet water quality standards

 

[Tim Harrison]

In the UK it is recognised that water basin management is the only way to protect water resources, ecological goods and services. However, it doesn’t work in reality. Too many stakeholders with different agendas pulling in all directions.

A quote from the UK Gov website….
“River basin management plans (RBMPs) set out how organisations, stakeholders and communities will work together to improve the water environment.”

Nobody really works together, even conservation and environmental NGOs don’t really pool their resources. So whilst it’s very nice to try and raise awareness with this and that environmental month it very rarely amounts to any significant progress.

We’ve had these sort of discussions before here…

Sewage dumping in rivers.

Quite shocked to see the amount of sewage that gets dumped in to our local rivers on tonights panorama. I was always aware this happened but didn't realise the full extent.

www.ukaps.org

 

[Carbondioxide]

Hi @Carbondioxide

I realize that this will be obvious to UKAPS members - but I'm a tad surprised that the above has not been qualified to alert people to the risks associated with invasive plant species. Am I being pedantic? Yes, maybe. But better to mention it than omit it.

Was/is the intention to make this poster available/visible to the general public or is it geared towards planted tank aquarists?

JPC

Hi JPC,
Thanks for your comment, and yes, there should be an active effort to raise awareness of the dangers associated with invasive plant species. However, this post simply highlights that it is National Water Quality month. Water quality is a big part of running an aquarium which is why we felt it was relevant. We did not want to overload the post with data and decided that staying focussed on the water quality would keep the focus on the water quality alone.
Perhaps the topic of invasive plants requires its dedicated post.

 

[Carbondioxide]

In the UK it is recognised that water basin management is the only way to protect water resources, ecological goods and services. However, it doesn’t work in reality. Too many stakeholders with different agendas pulling in all directions.

A quote from the UK Gov website….
“River basin management plans (RBMPs) set out how organisations, stakeholders and communities will work together to improve the water environment.”

Nobody really works together, even conservation and environmental NGOs don’t really pool their resources. So whilst it’s very nice to try and raise awareness with this and that environmental month it very rarely amounts to any significant progress.

We’ve had these sort of discussions before here…

Sewage dumping in rivers.

Quite shocked to see the amount of sewage that gets dumped in to our local rivers on tonights panorama. I was always aware this happened but didn't realise the full extent.

www.ukaps.org

Hey Tim,
We can only continue highlighting the more prominent issues and hope for the best. In the meantime, we can use this month to drive home the importance of water quality within the aquarium.

 

[Carbondioxide]

In the USA in the 1970s in a effort to protect freshwater the National Water Quality month was set up in a effort by public, politicians ,environmentalists to protect from water pollution . Here in the UK theWildlife Trust are highlighting the fact that despite government promises to impliment HPMA (Protecting coastal designated areas )nothing been done.This would protect from pollution overdevelopment etc.
In September the Trust has The Great Big Green Week to highlight climate change and conserving nature. and will be live on YT channel . Watch for it.
Sadly in the US some National Parks still don't meet water quality standards

It is a huge problem and is only made worse by politicians' invested interests and the need to grow them. Organisations responsible for the water systems should be owned by the public and without any financial benefits.

 

[Tim Harrison]

Hey Tim,
We can only continue highlighting the more prominent issues and hope for the best. In the meantime, we can use this month to drive home the importance of water quality within the aquarium.

Quite right, you never know….