Water Pollution

WHAT CAUSES WATER POLLUTION?

Our rivers , reservoirs, lakes, and seas are drowning in chemicals, waste, plastic, and other pollutants.

Here´s why:

marine dumping;
industrial waste;
sewage, mainly from households;
nuclear waste;
oil pollution;
underground storage lakes.

TYPES OF WATER POLLUTION

surface water pollution: found on the exterior of the Earth's crust, oceans, rivers and lakes.

groundwater pollution: found in soil or under rock structure or aquifers.

microbiological pollution: microorganisms that thrive on water and fishes that cause illness to land animals and humans.

oxygen depletion pollution: microorganisms that are in water and feed on biodegradable substances.

HOW TO PREVENT WATER POLUTION

- Reduce the use of chemicals when cleaning;
- Practise water conservation;
- Dispose of your medications properly;
- Avoid to use of pesticides and herbicides;
- Avoid water polluting recreational activities;
- Avoid disposing items into the toilet.

WATER POLLUTION CONSEQUENCES

1. Death of aquatic animals