1. Water Pollution Presented by - Group Number: 7 Roll no. : 08 ( Utsav Bhavsar) Roll no. : 77 ( Ketul Shah) Roll no. : 32 ( Pratik Gondalya) Water Pollution 1
12. We can see it floating on our waters in lakes, streams, and oceans.
13. Trash from human consumption, such as water bottles, plastics and other waste products, is most often evident on water surfaces.
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17. Most of these organisms are harmless but some bacteria, viruses, and protozoa can cause serious diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
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21. Pesticides from farms are like poison to the wildlife in the water and kill and endanger the aquatic life.
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23. We use water daily in our homes and industries, about 150 gallons per day per person in the United States.
24. The water we use is taken from lakes and rivers, and from underground.
25. Water pollution also occurs when rain water runoff from urban and industrial areas and from agricultural land.Water Pollution 12
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27. Across the world, about half of all sewage is dumped into water bodies in its original form.
28. Even if sewage is treated, problems still arise. Treated sewage forms sludge, which is sent out into the sea and dumped.
29. Many cities and countries dump sewage out at sea. Often, they place it not far from their own coastline, often killing all the sea wildlife in the dumping area.
30. In addition to sewage, chemicals dumped by industries and governments are another major source of water pollution.Water Pollution 13
47. Each year about 250,000 people are admitted to hospitals or emergency rooms with pesticide poisoningWater Pollution 16 Effects of water pollution(continued)
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49. Dispose off your trash in a proper manner and try and incorporate the recycling habit as far as possible.
50. Refrain from throwing litter into streams, lakes, rivers, or seas. If you do spot litter on beaches or in water systems, after ascertaining that it is safe, collect them and dispose off them in any nearby waste disposal system.Continued….. Water Pollution 17
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52. Automobile oil should be re-used as far as possible. Also, it is important to keep your automobile well maintained in order to prevent leakages of toxic fluids like antifreeze and oil.
53. Actively conserve water by turning the tap off when you do not need running water, such as while brushing teeth. Apart from preventing water shortages, it lessens the amount of water that needs to be treated.
54. Try using environmentally friendly household products like toiletries, soap-based household cleaning material, and washing powder as far as possible.Water Pollution 18 How to Prevent Water Pollution (continued)