Water pollution
Water Pollution refers to the contamination of water bodies (like rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater) with harmful substances, making the water unsafe for humans, animals, and the environment. Causes of Water Pollution: 1. Industrial Waste Factories discharge pollutants like heavy metals, chemicals, and toxins into water bodies. 2. Agricultural Runoff Pesticides and fertilizers from farms wash into rivers and lakes, leading to nutrient pollution. 3. Sewage and Wastewater Untreated or poorly treated sewage is often dumped into water sources. 4. Plastic Waste Non-biodegradable plastics accumulate in oceans, harming marine life. 5. Oil Spills Accidental spills from ships contaminate large areas of oceans. 6. Urban Runoff Rainwater collects pollutants from streets and washes them into rivers. 🚨 Effects of Water Pollution: Health Problems: Causes diseases like cholera, dysentery, and typhoid. Marine Life Impact: Kills fish and disrupts ecosyst...