Water Pollution

Done by:Annah Maharaj, Bailee

Schwartz, Mia Alcantara,Jesiah
Mendoza,Dominique Montrachard-
Davis, Lori Scott
DEFINE WATER
POLLUTION?
Water pollution is the contamination of
water bodies (e.g. lakes,rivers and oceans).
This form of environmental degradation
occurs when pollutants are directly or
indirectly discharged into water bodies
without adequate treatment to remove
harmful compounds
 Pollution Definition

Pollution is defined as the presence of any unwanted or

hazardous waste in any given environment which can lead
to devastating effects on said environment. Example
∗ Water pollution
∗ Land pollution
∗ Air pollution
∗ Thermal pollution
∗ Noise pollution
 Pollutants

∗Any harmful substance introduced

into the environment that has
undesired effects on the
environment
 Causes of Water Pollution
∗ Sewage and Water waste- domestic, industrial and
agricultural practices produce waste water that can cause
pollution of many lakes and ruins.
∗ Marine dumping-dumping of litter in the sea can cause
huge problems. Different items take different lengths of
time to degrade in water.
∗ Industrial Waste-industries are a huge cause of water
pollution as they produce pollutants that negatively effect
on marine habitats.
∗ Nuclear Waste-nuclear waste is produced from industrial,
medical and scientific processes however it can have a
detrimental effect on marine life.
∗ Oil Pollution-oceans are polluted by oil on a daily basis from
oil spills, routine shipping, run-offs and dumping.
 Types of Water Pollution
∗ Eutrophication-some waste water, fertilizers and sewage contain
high levels of nutrients .If they end up in the water bodies, they
can encourage algae and weed growth in the water.
∗ Surface Water Pollution-includes natural water found on the
earth’s surface, like rivers lakes, lagoons and oceans. Hazardous
substances that come in contact with the surface water.
∗ Oil Spillage-Oil spills usually have only a localized effect on
wildlife but can spread for miles. The oil can cause the death to
many fish and get stuck to various plants.
∗ Oxygen Depleting-water bodies have micro organisms. When too
much biodegradable matter end up in water it encourages more
micro organism growth and they use up more oxygen in the
water. If oxygen is depleted aerobic and anaerobic organisms die
producing harmful toxins.
 Effects of Water Pollution
▪ It is Hazardous which can:
i. Kill Aquatic Life-plants and animals which live in
water when pollution contaminates the it whether
it is the sea, ocean or a lake. These pollutants can
enter the waterways poisoning the fishes and
making the water unbearable for any life.
i. Risk to Human Health-lakes and rivers act mostly
as a water source for bathing and consumption.
Diseases such as cholera are introduced in the
water by bacteria which can be detrimental to the
body’s health. The more bacteria and water
pollutants which get into the water, the more
people get sick which reduces production and
population.

i. Negatively affects a country’s economy-countries

which rely on sun, sea and sand tourism are at an
undesirable advantage. Water pollution in the sea
will be an eye sore and unpleasant to bathe in.This
decreases the amount of tourists in the country
and can therefore lead the country into havoc.
Suggestions to Eliminate Water
Pollution

∗Educate the population through school and social media

about negative effects of water pollution and measures
used to prevent it.
∗Prevent oil spillage from ships by securing the cargo and
frequent checks upon the the container that is carrying it.
∗Use environmentally friendly fertilizers and household
products which won’t impact the environment as much as
non-environmentally friendly products.
 Domestic Uses

Washing dishes Cooking

Flushing Toilets
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