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 ecosystems.
Eutrophication: Excess nutrients cause algae blooms, depleting oxygen and harming aquatic life.
Economic Loss: Affects fishing, tourism, and clean water availability.
Groundwater Contamination: Polluted water can seep underground, making wells
unsafe.
unsafe.
Solutions to Water Pollution:
1. Wastewater Treatment
Treat sewage and industrial waste before discharge.
2. Sustainable Farming
Use eco-friendly pesticides and reduce fertilizer usage.
3. Plastic Reduction
Ban single-use plastics and promote recycling.
4. Stricter Regulations
Enforce laws to prevent illegal dumping of waste.
5. Public Awareness
Educate people on the importance of clean water and how to protect it.
6. Eco-Friendly Products
Encourage the use of biodegradable cleaning and hygiene products.