Water Pollution

Prepared by : Mustafa Shakir

Agenda

What is water pollution?

Types of water pollution.

Main causes of water pollution.

Effects of water pollution.

How can we reduce or prevent it.

Water PollutionWater Pollution occurs when energy and other

materials are released into the water, contaminating the quality of it for other users.

Types

Surface water pollution > found on the exterior of the Earth's

crust, oceans, rivers and lakes

Groundwater Pollution>found in soil or under rock structure or aquifers

Main Causes of Water Pollution

Industrial waste

Sewage Mainly from households

Main Causes of Water Pollution

Sewage figures from WHO (2013).

About 780 M need Improved drinking water sources.

2.5 B need Improved sanitation facilities.

1 B practice Open defecation.

1 b16%

2.5 b40%

780 m11%

2.1 b33%

World's Population

Different Causes of Water Pollution

Chemical waste.

Examples:-Detergents-Heavy metals

Effects on Environment

Oil pollution

Plastics

Effects on Humans

Diseases caused by: Drinking

contaminated water

Swimming in polluted water

Contact with chemically polluted water

Effects on Humans

The WHO estimates that 1.8 million people die prematurely each year from waterborne diseases.

Effects on Animals

200 turtles in Australia’s surround waters die each year.

Birds and mammals become coated with oil.

Effects on Animals

Organic matter leads to O2 reduction.

Stressing and suffocating the aquatic life.

What Can We Do…?

Turn off running water

Be cautious of what you pour in your sink/flush down your toilet

Fertilize correctly

Applying strict laws globally

Educate people & Spread awareness

Q&A

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