WATER POLLUTION

 Water pollution 

 Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies caused by human activities.As we all know that water is life , without water no life .Its the most important resource for survival on planet.It is the essence of life.

 Sources of water pollution

1)Domestic waste

2)Industrial effluents

3)Insecticides and pesticides

4)Detergents and Fertilizers

Water can be polluted directly from factories , refineries that directly releases waste and harmful by-products into the nearest water source without being treated .

 Water pollution can lead to 

1)Diseases such as typhoid, cholera, hepatitis and various other diseases if people consume the polluted water

2)Death of aquatic animals such as fish,seahorse ,prawns, Wales, dolphins 

3)Can lead to growth of algae on water bodies which will hinder easy penetration of oxygen thus affecting water animals.

 Prevention of water pollution

1)Treatment of sewage

Treating waste products before disposing it in water bodies.

2)Use of environmental friendly products by using soluble products that do not become pollutants.

3)Water conservation,water wastage is a major problem we need to conserve water wisely

We can work together to keep our environment safe and clean for healthy living