If you worked at a nuclear plant that had cooling systems in electric power-generating plants and the facility discharged water, the water from your plant could impact aquatic ecosystems in lakes or rivers because of what?

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Cooling systems in electric power-generating plants use water to regulate the temperature of equipment. The water that is discharged is often considerably warmer than the water it enters. This can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems in lakes or rivers by altering water temperatures and causing harm to sensitive species living in those ecosystems.

If You Worked at a Nuclear Plant That Had Cooling