Water Pollution

Water Pollution 

Written by Caleb Paik

Did you know that 70% of industrial waste is dumped into water and 80% of water pollution is caused due to domestic sewage? This report will further tell you more about what water pollution is, and how it affects our world.

What is Water Pollution?

Water pollution is simply the contamination of a body of water caused by substances that propose a threat to natural life. These substances can cause the water to be unusable for drinking, swimming, cleaning and other activities. 

Causes and Effects of Water Pollution

As mentioned before, water pollution can be caused by substances that are toxic to the environment. However, the most common cause of poor water condition is human activity. As we all know, degenerating water quality damages the environment. For example, it can cause the destruction of biodiversity, specifically aquatic ecosystems. This can also lead to the contamination of the food chain, resulting in negative effects to other animals who feed in fish. 

What are some ways to reduce water pollution? 

Soon enough, clean water will become a resource that many people might not have access to. In order to prevent this issue, we must take measures like the following:

- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions to prevent global warming, as well as acidification of the oceans.

- Restrict the use of plastic that end up in rivers, lakes, or oceans.

- Dispose of toxic chemicals properly; Chemicals, such as bleach, that are dumped down the drain or the toilet is a serious cause of water pollution. 

- Water conservation; Clean water is a scarce resource, which is why it is important to lessen water usage as much as possible.

- Minimize the disposal of materials down the toilets.

All in all, water pollution is a serious problems that affects the environment negatively. We must take action in order to reduce water pollution for we are the main cause of it. It is important that we spread awareness to this problem. Help make the world a better place!