Polluted waters are bodies of waters such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater that are contaminated merely due to human activities. Once contaminants are introduced to the natural environment this is known as the pollution of water. In addition, according to statistics due to unhealthy living environments, one out of every four is killed.
There are various causes of Polluted water however the most common are some that pass by our mind. For Instance, Sewage and Waste Water is one major cause all over the world, mostly in Low Developed Countries but as well can occur in Mostly Developed Countries for the reason of litter. All sewage, garbage, and liquid waste from households are dumped into rivers and lakes. Once the rivers and lakes are contaminated they eventually reach their way to the ocean and sadly that’s when some began to notice the issue. Furthermore, these wastes contain poisonous and toxic chemicals that are harmful to both marine life and humans.
Another cause of water pollution is Dumping which consists of throwing away solid waste and litter into any body of water. Since solid waste, such as glass, plastic, Styrofoam, aluminum, and metals, are thrown away carelessly into the ocean it becomes harmful to marine life. However, Dumping can include Industrial waste as well. Industrial waste usually consists of lead, mercury, asbestos (pollutant), and petrochemicals which are hazardous to all marine life and humans. Most times Industrial Waste is thrown away into rivers and lakes.
Lastly, the most well-known cause is Oil Pollution. Oil Pollution is created by boats, submarines, and any other form of tanks while traveling along the ocean. Since oil does not dissolve into water t instead forms into a thick consistency harming ocean life. In addition, there have been various incidents that involve Oil Spill yet, nothing has changed the way people dispose of all types of waste.
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