[Thematic March Report] Water Pollutionby Sara Dauletyarova | 18-04-2022 16:40 |
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 Water is of utmost importance for our survival and all living forms. Water covers two-thirds of the Earth¡¯s surface and our body consists of seventy-six percent of water. Human activities are usually responsible for water pollution the pollution of bodies of water (such as oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, aquifers, and groundwater). Here are the most common types of water pollution; Surface Water Contamination This type of pollution naturally takes place on the Earth¡¯s surface, such as in oceans, streams, lakes, and rivers. When rainwater runoff carries pollutants into the water, water functions become polluted. And contamination of water can also happen due to pathogens and waterborne diseases.Groundwater Contamination Human-made products such as oil, chemicals, and gasoline are released into the ground by rainwater, and it makes water unsafe and unfit for human use. The use of pesticides and fertilizer on farms is the main cause of groundwater pollution.Chemical Pollution The primary contributors to this are industries and agriculture. Surface and groundwater bodies are affected by chemicals.Water pollutants pose a wide range of problems for both humans and aquatic life. According to a WHO report in 2017,2.1 billion people lack access to safe water. Polluted water mostly affects animals and plants *Contaminated water has disastrous effects on our health, causing typhoid, cholera, hepatitis, and other diseases.*Water pollution can destroy the ecosystem if left uncontrolled. * Toxins and pollutants in the water are absorbed by aquatic creatures (fish, shellfish, etc.), which are then used by people, causing food chain disruption. https://www.toppr.com/guides/biology/natural-resources/water-and-water-pollution/ https://www.fairplanet.org/story/types-and-effects-of-water-pollution/
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