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Wáter pollution

Water pollution or water pollution is a modification of this, usually caused by

humans, which makes it improper or dangerous for consumption, industry,

agriculture, fishing and activities, as well as for animals.

Causes

industrial waste
thousands of companies are still unaware of the good use

that should be given to this resource and pour quantities of

polluting products derived from their industrial processes.

temperature rise
Global warming also influences when an ecosystem suffers

temperatures above the usual ones, water sources decrease

their amount of oxygen, which causes water to alter its

composition.

pesticide use

These products are filtered through underground channels that, in most

cases, end up in the water networks that we use for our consumption. This

water will hardly be treated to return to the channels suitable for

consumption.

Consequences
Diseases
The consumption of dirty water or its use for hygiene and sanitation is linked

to multiple ailments

Mortality
Unfortunately, dirty water has an even greater associated risk. Diarrheal

diseases cause 1.5 million deaths annually.

ecosystems
the effects of freshwater in poor condition on the environment, as it impacts

on habitats causing the loss of aquatic biodiversity and facilitates the

flowering of harmful algae or eutrophication.

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