ï· If you do not have insurance, contact the Addiction Coordinator for your county between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to learn about treatment options available to you. Please note that Baltimore City has a separate program called BSAS (Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc.), the telephone number is (410) 637-1917. If you have a medical emergency related to substance detox or withdrawal, contact your nearest hospital emergency room for assistance. Q..
The Impact of Chemicals on Aquatic Life. Already two-thirds of aquatic life is considered to be an endangered species because of improperly disposed chemicals and other waste. However, businesses do not have to dump chemicals into water sources for the effects to be seen. Anytime you dump or release chemical waste, it will have an effect.
Heat transfer, whether from the air, sunlight, another water source or thermal pollution can change the temperature of water. Water temperature plays a major role in the quality of aquatic life and habitats. Heat flow and the fluctuation of temperature determine what species will live and thrive in a body of water. Water temperature has been defined as the âabiotic master factorâ by JR Brett due to its effect on aquatic organisms 15.