Reports on current efforts to clean up soources of water supply in America and potential solutions to the problem of water pollution. Comparative footage of two major rivers shows the results of an expanding program of waste treatment. Illustrates industry’s role in controlling and reducing pollution hazards. Visits the waste treatment plant at Lake Tahoe.
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ACMI Identifier
003751
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waste disposal - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waste disposal sites
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water - Pollution
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water resources development
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Waste disposal sites
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water resources development
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)