Effects of land pollution

There can be catastrophic consequences of land pollution in relation to humans, animals, water and soils. The effects are even worse if the garbage is not separated into organic, re-usable and recyclable waste.

Contaminated lands and environments can:

Facts on water pollution Cause problems in the human respiratory system.

Facts on water pollution Cause problems on the skin.

Facts on water pollution Cause various kinds of cancers.

The toxic materials that pollute the soil can get

Into the human body directly by:

Facts on water pollution coming into contact with the skin.

Facts on water pollution being washed into water sources like reservoirs and rivers.

Facts on water pollution Eating fruits and vegetables that have been grown in polluted soil.

Facts on water pollution breathing in polluted dust or particles.

Dump sites and landfills also come with serious problems like

Facts on water pollution very bad smell and odor in the town.

Facts on water pollution Landfills breed rodents like rats, mice and insects, who in-turn transmit diseases.

Facts on water pollution Landfills in towns do not attract tourists to the town. The town will lose revenue.

Facts on water pollution many landfills are always burning and they cause further air pollution.