1.

Definition of water pollution

2. Causes of water pollution

3. Solution to water pollution

 WATER POLLUTION
Water pollution is the contamination of water
bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater).
Water pollution affects plants and organisms living
in these bodies of water; and, in almost all cases the
effect is damaging either to individual species and
populations, but also to the natural biological
communities.
Water pollution occurs when pollutants are
discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies
without adequate treatment to remove harmful
compounds.
 The causes of water pollution:

Sewage and waste water

Everyday, 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.
Where do you think all the water, liquid waste, toilet
and urine ends up? In many developed communities,
this waste water and soluble waste (called sewage) is
treated, cleaned and dumped into the sea or river. Even
though they are treated, they are never the same as
fresh water.
 Septic Tanks
Every 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. Biological processes are used to break
down the solids and the liquid is usually drained out into a land
drainage system. From this stage, it can escape into the soil and
nearby water bodies.
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. For example, it is know that paper
takes about 6 weeks, aluminum takes about 200 years and glass
takes even more years. When these end up in the sea, they harm
sea animals and cause a lot of water animal deaths.
 What is Sewage treatment

Sewage treatment, or domestic

wastewater treatment, is the process of
removing contaminants from wastewater
and household sewage, both runoff and
domestic. It includes physical, chemical,
and biological processes to remove
physical, chemical and biological
contaminants.
 Pre-treatment removes materials that
can be easily collected from the raw
wastewater before they damage or clog
the pumps and skimmers of primary
treatment clarifiers.
 Reuse of water whenever
possible, Kitchen water
can be used for watering
the plant.
Plan your kitchen activity
to avoid wastage of fuel
and water.
Plastic materials can be a
murder weapons for
wildlife, minimise their
use. Blown from land and
roadsides, they often end
up in the water, where they
can entangle and kill birds
and fishes.