Water pollution effects the water we drink, the water we use to clean ourselves, the water that wildlife drinks from, and many other necessities that we use everyday. Did you know that a person uses around 100 gallons of water per day? This includes Shower water, water for brushing teeth, shaving, washing dishes in dishwasher, using the toilet, and many other tasks you do throughout the day. Only 0.003% of all the water in the world is fresh and unpolluted. Water pollution not only effects the water, but also hurts the plants and animals living inside of the water. There are many organisms who are almost completely wiped out, because of the water contamination in their habitat. It also affects the community that the water is in. It can spread and effect the environment around it and pass to other areas.
Many of the ways that water systems have gotten polluted is from chemicals, pathogens, physical or sensory changes, and garbage. This can be caused by abandoned mines, mines that aren't well cared for, contaminated water systems, and run-offs of chemicals. Most of these bodies of water that are contaminated are caused by humans that are not educated on this issue and don't know what harm they really are doing. Water pollution can cause many diseases to all of the people drinking or using it. One of the most common symptoms is diarrhea where they can get dehydrated and usually die. Most children who get these diseases die before they turn 5 years old.
This is one of the many places that is affected by water pollution from mines. It is in India in the South Goa waters. The mines excrement has run off into the water and begun polluting it and causing harm to many of the people using that water as a resource.
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ReplyDeleteOne time my brother's tap water in Riverton got contaminated. It tasted terrible and it looked bad. The city told the residents they couldn't drink it. After two weeks they finally found the cause - a racoon had gotten in the water system, drowned, died and polluted the water. They moved out of Riverton. Polluted water can happen in Utah too!
ReplyDeleteOne of the real challenges in our world is adequate drinking water. Education is only part of the solution. I imagine in these depressed areas of the world, the miners seeking work and living in the area are the victims of polluted water caused by mining. If we could balance economic needs with high living standards through resource management, it would prevent health problems and improve living conditions.
ReplyDeleteI agree that water pollution is a big problem that needs to be solved! Hopefully this blog can get some of the news out about this big problem. I know you can make a big difference in the world if you try. Keep it up! <3 Kenz
ReplyDeleteI recently learned that hydraulic fracturing, which is a process of using pressurized water to drill for such things as oil, is causing water contamination. It seems there is a cost for the luxuries we enjoy from petroleum. Finding the right balance between need and want is a dilemma we should always consider as we consider the costs, such as water pollution, to the things we enjoy.
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