Water Pollution

The EFFECTS of Water Pollution

Extinction of Marine Animals and Wildlife.

Contamination and impurity of water

Shortage of fresh and drinkable water

Infectious diseases can spread such as Typhoid Fever

CAUSES of Water Pollution

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Industrial Waste.

Sewage and Wastewater.

Mining Activities.

Marine Dumping.

Accidental Oil Leakage.

The burning of fossil fuels.

Chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Leakage From Sewer Lines.

WAYS TO PRESERVE Water Pollution (Measures to take)

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Pick up litter and throw it away in a garbage can.

Blow or sweep fertilizer back onto the grass if it gets onto paved areas.

Mulch or compost grass or yard waste. ...

Wash your car or outdoor equipment where it can flow to a gravel or grassed area instead of a street.

Don't pour your motor oil down the storm drain.