Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, with pollutants. These pollutants can be chemical, physical, or biological. Common water pollutants include chemicals from industrial and agricultural runoff, sewage, and fertilizers. Water pollution can have a devastating effect on aquatic ecosystems, leading to reduced biodiversity, water-borne illnesses, and even death. To reduce water pollution, individuals and governments must work together to reduce the types and amounts of pollutants entering our water sources.
Various activities cause of water pollutions
- Sewage and Wastewater Discharge
- Industrial Waste
- Leaking Sewer Lines
- Mining Activities
- Fertilizers and Pesticides
- Oil Spills
- Marine Dumping
- Atmospheric Deposition
- Leaching from Landfills
- Radioactive Substances