Water pollution

Water pollution is the contamination of waterbodies, usually as a result of human activities. Waterbodies include for example lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater.

Causes:

  • Sewage And Waste Water
  • Dumping
  • Industrial Waste
  • Oil Pollution
  • Acid Rain
  • Global Warming
  • Eutrophication

Effects:

  • Death of aquatic (water) animals
  • Disruption of food-chains
  • Diseases
  • Destruction of ecosystems

Solutions:

  • Wastewater treatment
  • Green agriculture
  • Stormwater management
  • Air pollution prevention
  • Plastic waste reduction
  • Water conservation