Many problems are occurring in our lives. One such problem is the contamination of water sources which negatively affects their use. You might have heard of it. This is called Water Pollution. Known as the universal solvent, water is able to dissolve more substances than any other liquid. This is the reason why it is so easily polluted. Toxic substances and chemicals from human activity invade the water’s purity and make it unsafe to use. 

In South Korea, it is generally believed that the water quality is great. Its tap water is some of the best in the world. However, what is it like in other regions? Despite being the greatest in size, the Pacific Ocean is the most polluted out of the other oceans. The main cause of this is sewage. Every year, 2 million tonnes of sewage is dumped in the ocean. Thus, the Pacific Ocean is heavily affected. 

There isn’t one specific solution to water pollution. Since this is such a great issue, having a solution at all is difficult. Rather, there are many actions humans can take in order to prevent less pollution. Since sewage is one of the greatest causes, treating some of the water before it is reintroduced into the waterways is the best way. In addition, plastic waste reduction is another great way of preventing water pollution. Aside from sewage, plastic takes up a large part of the ocean. It is so large that it is even bigger than many large countries such as Mexico. 

Water pollution is obviously a serious issue. Happening all around the world, and it is difficult to find a solution to this universal problem. However, we can all make a difference even by making small changes to our lives.