Water pollution

WATER POLLUTION

By Haidr Msahir

What is water pollution?

Pollution is the

contamination of the natural environment with harmful substances often as a consequence of human activities.

Water Pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water,

contaminating the quality of it for other users.

Types of water pollution Microbiological ChemicalOxygen-depleting Substances NutrientsOil pollution

Marine Dumping

Industrial Waste

Sewage, mainly

from households

Nuclear waste

Oil pollution

Underground

storage leaks

CAUSES -Domestic households, - agricultural practices produce

wastewater that can cause pollution of many lakes and rivers.

Dumping of litter in the sea can cause huge problems in marine animals and may result in death.

Nuclear waste is produced from industrial, medical and scientific processes that use radioactive material. Nuclear waste can have detrimental effects on marine habitats

Toxic water

Thermal heating

Our sources of

water

Diseases caused by: Drinking

contaminated water

Swimming in polluted water

Contact with chemically polluted water

200 turtles in Australia’s surround waters die each year

Birds and mammals become coated with oil

• poisoning drinking water

• poisoning food animals • unbalanced river and

lake ecosystems that can’t support full biological diversity any more

• deforestation from acid rain, and many others.

Turn off running water

• Be careful about what you throw down your sink or toilet.

• Use environmentally household products, such as washing powder, household cleaning agents and toiletries.

• Take great care not to overuse pesticides and fertilisers.

• Don't throw litter into rivers, lakes or oceans.

Fertilize correctly

Participate in a clean up

Spread awareness

Planting more trees can also prevent water pollution by reducing soil erosion and water runoff i think that

educating people about water pollution is an

important way of preventing water pollution.