Question

does factory waste make rivers acidic or basic in nature?

Answer 1

Answer:

Generally, the nature of the industrial activity drives the pH of a wastewater, as stated by Teresa, mining process could result in acid drainage.

Mostly, the cleaning process within the industry or waste treatment process cause acidity or alkalinity. Wine industry wastewater could be alkaline and could contain high amount of sodium. DAF waste treatment process may use lime as an acid neutralising agent which will result in alkaline wastewater. Skin processing industry generally produces alkaline and salty wastewater

Answer 2

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IT ACTUALLY DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF SUBSTANCE RELEASED..

IF ITS A FACTORY PREPARING TOXIC SUBSTANCES..IT MAKES THE RIVER ACIDIC..

IF ITS A FACTORY PREPARING SOAP ND STUFF THE RIVER TURNS BASIC IN NATURE..

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