‌Pollution in water 

In order to begin to clarify this, we must know what pollution is. This term refers to the introduction of any agent—chemical, physical, or biological—whose presence or accumulation has harmful effects on the natural environment, health, and well-being of people.

When researching water pollution, there is something called the purification cycle of water bodies, which is a natural process of purifying pollutants from water bodies.However, when the concentration or quantity exceeds certain levels, the self-purification capacity is not sufficient.

According to the World Health Organization, "two million tons of sewage together with industrial waste are discharged daily into water bodies; in fact, it is estimated that 1,500 km3 of sewage is currently produced, a volume six times greater than the total volume of the planet's rivers." [1]

When a dam is polluted, it is when the pollutants have a negative impact on human consumption and the subsequent use of ecosystems. In fact, 375 people died in 2015 as a result of intestinal infection diseases.

How can we help with this in the Latin American region? Specifically, we have to invest in infrastructure to increase the quality of wastewater treatment. That, over time, specifically in the long term, decreases the risks of contamination. 

Water pollution - Agua.org.mx. (2020, June 11). Agua.org.mx. https://agua.org.mx/contaminacion-del-agua/

Wastewater and pollution in Mexico - Agua.org.mx. (2018, February 19). Agua.org.mx. https://agua.org.mx/actualidad/aguas-residuales-contaminacion-en-mexico/

Daniel Puente - 28th Eco Generation Regional Ambassador to Mexico -