WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION

• Is the contamination of water bodies.

TYPES OF WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTIONS

• Nutrients pollution- some waste water, fertilizers and sewage are examples.
• Surface water pollution-natural water found on the earth surface like rivers, lakes, lagoons, and oceans.
• Oxygen and depleting- These include aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
• Ground water pollution- pesticides and chemicals that soaks into the ground.

WATER POLLUTION

• Microbiological- viruses, bacteria and Protozoa that infect untreated water.
• Suspended Matter- pollutants that do not easily dissolve in the water that can kill a quantic life.
• Chemical water pollution- these include chemicals that are used to control weeds, insect, and pests.
• Oil spillage- oil spills into bodily of water.

WATER POLLUTION QUESTION

QUESTIONS?

• What have humans done to cause this problem?
• What have humans done to clean up this problem?
• What have humans done to prevent this problem in the future?

ANSWERS

• By littering, throwing waste into water, flushing them down the toilet and rinsing them down the sink.
• Never throw rubbish away. Always look for the correct waste bin. Use water wisely. Don't keep the water running if your not using it. Also don't throw chemicals, oils, paints and medicines down the sink drain or toilet.

ANWSERS

• Organizations and counsels are working to educate; protect, restore water ways and practice on how to help keep waters from contamination and also preserve water ecosystem from destruction.