Causes of Water Pollution

Dumping of industrial wastes, containing heavy metals, harmful chemicals, byproducts, organic toxins and oils, into the nearby source of water is one of the visible causes of water pollution.

Effluents from factories, refineries, injection wells and sewage treatment plants are dumped into urban water supplies, leading to water pollution.

Accidental leaks and spills of oils or fuels from ships.

Effects of Water Pollution

Marine life becomes deteriorated due to water pollution. Lethal killing of fish and aquatic plants in rivers, oceans and seas is an aftereffect of water contamination only.

Extreme flood cause by throwing garbage in sewing drainage.

The growth of algae and water hyacinth which causes uncontrolled surface water in the lake or river is closed thereby blocking the entry of sunlight and resulted in inhibition of the process of photosynthesis.

Contamination of water that results to less water that could be drink.

Causes of Land Pollution

Improper throwing of garbage.

Deforestation

Land Conversion is the process whereby a piece of land is converted from its indigenous form to a form used for either agriculture or infrastructure.

Effects of Land Pollution

Greenhouse Effect

Extinction of Animals

Skin problems are often diagnosed due to land pollution. It is said that the improper disposal of household wastes leads to allergic reactions on the skin.

Causes of Air Pollution

Factories, office buildings, homes and power-generating stations burn fossil fuels, which cause air pollution.

Smoke belching

Increased road and air traffic is another reason related to the high level of air pollution.

Effects of Air pollution

Air pollution can result in blockage in the coronary artery or blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. This condition is diagnosed as Coronary Artery Disease.

Asthma is a chronic disease common among children and adults. The shortness of breath, a prime symptom of this disease, can be triggered by pollutants present in the air, such as smog.

Coughing and wheezing