Primary Causes of Water Pollution

Primary Causes of Water Pollution

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies including rivers, oceans, lakes, streams, aquifers, and groundwater. It occurs when foreign harmful materials like chemicals, waste matter, or contaminated substances are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies. Any alterations in the chemical, physical, or biological water properties qualify as water pollution. It is usually a…

Disastrous Effects of Water Pollution on Our Environment

Disastrous Effects of Water Pollution on Our Environment

Water is one of the most utilized natural resources by humans, animals, and plants for survival. On this regard, pollution of water threatens the survival of humans, animals, and plants. Aquatic life is even more threatened when the waters are polluted. The consequences can be disastrous depending on the degree of the pollutants concentrations, the…