Water pollution is major problem in global warming

context . It has been suggested that it is leading

worldwide cause of death and diseases. And that it

accounts for the deaths of more than 14000 people

daily. An estimated 700 million Indians have no

access to proper toilet. 1000 Indian children's are die

daily because of diarrheal sickness.

If the

pollution comes from single

source is called point source

pollution

If the

pollution come from so many

sources is called non point

source pollution .

Examples of

point sources :

Examples of non point source :

Excess fertilizers,

herbicides, and

insecticides from

agricultural lands and

residential areas;

Oil, grease, and toxic

chemicals from urban

runoff and energy

production.

Sewage and waste waterEveryday, we cook, do

laundry, flush the toilet, wash

our cars, shower and do

many things that use water.

Think about how we use

water in schools, hospitals

and public places.

Septic TanksEvery domestic (home) toilet is

connected to septic tank usually

located outside the house. Each

time poop is flushed down the

toilet, it goes into this tank,

where the solid part is separated

from the liquid part.

Ocean and marine dumping

Again, think of the rubbish we all make

each day. Paper waste, food waste,

plastic, rubber, metallic and aluminum

waste. In some countries, they are

deposited into the sea. All these waste

types take time to decompose.

Underground storage and tube leakages

Many liquid products (petroleum products)

are stored in metal and steel tubes

underground. Other sewage systems run in

underground tubes. Overtime, they rust

and begin to leak. If that happens, they

contaminate the soils, and the liquids in

them end up in many nearby water bodies

Atmospheric

Atmospheric deposition is the pollution of water

bodies caused by air pollution.

Death of aquatic (water) animalsThe main problem caused by water pollution is that it kills life that depends on these water bodies.

Disruption of food-chainsPollution disrupts the natural food chain as well. Pollutants such as lead and cadmium are eaten by tiny animals. Later, these animals are consumed by fish and shellfish, and the food chain continues to be disrupted at all higher levels.

Eventually, humans are affected

by this process as well. People

can get diseases such as

hepatitis by eating seafood that

has been poisoned. In many poor

nations, there is always outbreak

of cholera and diseases as a

result of poor drinking water

treatment from contaminated

waters.

Oil drilling, refining and

transportation have long been

a major issue especially with

marine pollution.

Use Water Wisely

By conserving water, the amount of

wastewater needing treatment and

disposal will

be reduced. Overwatering and runoff

can carry pollutants into the storm

drain

system.

Use and Dispose of Hazardous Substances Properly

Always read the product label and

choose the least toxic alternative.

Motor oil,

paints, solvents and other chemicals

should not be poured on the ground or

down

storm drains, because they can pollute

our streams and ocean.

Educate Others

Offer an individual or class project to

inform others about protecting our

ocean from pollution.

Improve Housekeeping

Report water leaks so that we may

any fix water leaks on our campus

by replacing

faucet washers and toilet flappers as

needed.

Study Storm Water Management

Students may elect to learn more

about hazards associated with illicit

discharges to

our storm drains and streams, then

develop steps that can be taken to

reduce storm

water pollution.