Water & Environment
Water has become a source of concern across the globe with the rapid degradation of the environment and unbridled exploitation of natural water resources. Management of water and waste water has assumed enormous significance and Unifarm Engineering Private Limited plays a crucial role in this field.
1. Salinity and Freshwater vs. Saltwater: Water environments are classified based on the salinity of the water. Freshwater environments, like rivers and lakes, have low salinity, while saltwater environments, such as oceans, have a high concentration of salt.
2. Temperature and Depth: The temperature of water can vary from icy cold in polar regions to warm and tropical in equatorial zones. Depth also plays a role in creating distinct ecosystems, from shallow tidal zones to the deep ocean floor.
3. Ecosystems: Water environments are home to complex ecosystems. Coral reefs, wetlands, and seagrass meadows in coastal areas, for example, are hotspots for biodiversity. Rivers and lakes host species like fish, amphibians, and waterfowl, while oceans contain everything from plankton to large marine mammals.
4. Hydrological Cycle: Water environments are integral to the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration). This cycle ensures the movement of water through the atmosphere and Earth's surface, influencing weather patterns, agriculture, and human settlements.