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Water Pollution

Mackenzie Hill

Created on April 8, 2024

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What is Water pollution?

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Causes of Water pollution

Sewage and Wastewater

Agricultural Runoff

Industrial Waste

Oil Spills

Urban Runoff

Trash and Litter

Industrial Waste

  • Factories and industries release harmful chemicals and pollutants into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Sewage and Wastewater

  • Improperly treated sewage and wastewater from households, businesses, and sewage treatment plants can flow into water sources.

Oil Spills

  • Oil spills from ships or offshore drilling platforms can contaminate water and harm marine ecosystems.
  • Oil spills can harm marine life and damage delicate ocean ecosystems.

Trash and Litter

  • Dumping of trash, plastics, and other waste materials into rivers and oceans leads to water pollution.
  • Pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste from farms can wash into water bodies, contaminating them.

Agricultural Runoff

Urban Runoff

  • Rainwater runoff from urban areas can carry pollutants like oil, chemicals, and debris into water bodies.