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.
Living organisms, especially aquatic life, function best in a pH range of 6.0 to 9.0. Alkalinity is a measure of how much acid can be added to a liquid without causing a large change in pH. Higher alkalinity levels in surface waters will buffer acid rain and other acid wastes and prevent pH changes that are harmful to aquatic life.