Water Pollution

Water pollution is a problem on a large scale in the world today. The masses of water, whether lakes, rivers, seas or oceans, are being polluted due to various activities of man. Industrial waste and effluents are emptied indiscriminately into bodies of water. These wastes can include synthetic and chemical products that are not biodegradable. Domestic garbage is also poured into bodies of water.

  Sometimes, water pollution is also caused by accidents such as the overturning of ships that transport liquid fuels. Such fuels pose a threat to the marine creatures that inhabit the bodies of water. The contamination of bodies of water is an environmental concern. Contaminated water is not suitable to be consumed by man and other animals and birds. Many life forms need water to drink to stay alive, and if the water is contaminated, life forms can die. All marine creatures are exposed to pollution in the bodies of water where they live. This also causes the creatures to perish. Plants also need water to live and grow.

  Water contamination should be avoided. If we lose our bodies of water for various causes of pollution, life on Earth will be threatened. Through public awareness and legislation, human activities that lead to water pollution.