Defination Of Water Pollution

Water pollution refers to the contamination of water bodies such as rivers, oceans, lakes and groundwater caused by human activities.

This can be harmful to plants and organisms which live in these water bodies.

Water pollution occurs when are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without enough treatment to get rid of harmful compounds.

Pollutants get into water mainly causes by human factors.

Surface water pollution

Oil Spillage Types of water pollutants Chemical Water Pollution Suspended Matter Ground water pollution Oxygen Depleting

Microbiological

Effects of Water Pollution

Death of aquatic (water) animals

Disruption of food-chains

Destruction of ecosystems

Diseases

Death of aquatic animals

The problem caused by water pollution is it kills life that depends on these water bodies. Dead fish, crabs, sea gulls and many other animals often wind up on beaches, killed by pollutants in their habitat.

Pollution disrupts the natural food chain. Pollutants such as lead are Disruption eaten by tiny animals. These of animals are consumed by fishes food-chains and the food chain continues to be disrupted at all higher levels.

 Humans are affected by this process as well. People get diseases by eating seafood that has been poisoned. In Diseases many poor nations, there are outbreak of cholera as a result of poor drinking water treatment from contaminated waters.

Destruction of ecosystems

Ecosystems can be severely changed or destroyed by water pollution. Many areas are now being affected by careless human pollution and this pollution is coming back to hurt humans in many ways.

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Having campaign to educate people on the dangers of water pollution.

Strict laws that help minimize water pollution. These laws are usually directed to industries, hospitals, schools and market areas on how to dispose, treat and manage sewage. Print out slogan and broucher to remind citizens do not throw the waste into water sources.

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As a human, what can we do to control water pollution?

Never throw rubbish away anyhow. Always look for the correct waste bin. If there is none around, please take it home and put it in your trash can. This includes places like the beach, riverside and water bodies. Do not throw chemicals, oils, paints and medicines down the sink drain or the toilet. Check with your local authorities if there is chemical disposal plan for residents.

Buy more environmentally safe cleaning liquids for the use at home and other public places. They are less dangerous to the environment.

Use water wisely. Do not keep the tap running when not in use. If we all do this, we can significantly prevent water shortages and reduces the amount of dirty water that needs treatment.
If you use chemicals and pesticides for your gardens and farms, be mindful not to overuse pesticides and fertilizers. This will reduce runoffs of the material into nearby water sources. If you live close to a water body, try to plants lots of trees and flowers around your home, so that when it rains, chemicals from your home does not easily drain into the water.

Water conservation in the home

1. Check faucets and pipes for leaks 2. Don't use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket 3. Check your toilets for leaks 4. Use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks 5. Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators 6. Insulate your water pipes. 7. Take shorter showers. 8. Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush

Water conservation in the garden 1. Plant drought-resistant lawns, shrubs and plants 2. Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants 3. Water your lawn only when it needs it 4. Check for leaks in pipes 5. Add organic matter and use efficient watering systems for shrubs, flower beds and lawns