Leydi, Darlin, & Natalie by Leidy Figueroa

Definition

28dbonilla1 — 2025-04-30 17:59:53 UTC

The release of substances into bodies of water that makes water unsafe, for human use and disrupts aquatic ecosystems.

How does it harm the environment ?

28ngerdes — 2025-04-30 18:04:12 UTC

water Pollution can harm the environment by blocking sunlight in the water, starving plants or causing algae blooms and lowering oxygen in the water.

Causes of water pollution

27lfigueroa2 — 2025-04-30 18:04:13 UTC

Sewage & wastewater, industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, oil spills, & marine dumping.

How bad is it ?

28ngerdes — 2025-04-30 18:06:00 UTC

recent surveys on national water quality from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency show that nearly half of our rivers and streams and more than one-third of our lakes are polluted and unfit for swimming, fishing, and drinking.

Solutions of Water Pollution

27lfigueroa2 — 2025-04-30 18:06:00 UTC

Wastewater treatment, reducing plastic waste, water conservation, and proper management of storm water and agricultural runoff.

Affects

28dbonilla1 — 2025-04-30 18:11:56 UTC

There are environmental affects such as disruption of aquatic ecosystems, Eutrophication, Sedimentation, and accumulation of toxic substances.

Video

28ngerdes — 2025-05-01 17:26:36 UTC

28ngerdes — 2025-05-01 17:28:47 UTC

28dbonilla1 — 2025-05-01 17:31:35 UTC

The effects of water pollution on people.

27lfigueroa2 — 2025-05-01 17:31:57 UTC

Water pollution can have significant negative effects on human health, including causing various diseases, poisoning, and long-term health problems

28ngerdes — 2025-05-01 17:32:40 UTC

27lfigueroa2 — 2025-05-01 17:35:08 UTC