WATER POLLUTION
Water pollution occurs when harmful substances—often chemicals or microorganisms—contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water, degrading water quality and rendering it toxic to humans or the environment.
Main causes of water pollution
- Global warming.
- Deforestation.
- Industry, agriculture and livestock farming.
- Rubbish and faecal water dumping.
- Maritime traffic.
- Fuel spillages.
WATER POLLUTION – HEALTH PROBLEMS
Waterborne Diseases:
Contaminated water can harbor bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause diseases like cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis A, and polio.
Adverse effects of water pollution on human health
- Drinking water contamination. …
- Toxin exposure. …
- Skin irritation. …
- Respiratory ailments. …
- Reproductive issues. …
- Cardiovascular issues. …
- Damage to kidney and liver. …
- Cancer.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
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