Water Pollution

What Is Water Pollution?

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies ( Eg. Lakes, rivers, oceans

and groundwater), very often by human activities.

 TYPES OF WATER POLLUTION
1. NUTRIENTS POLLUTION

2. SURFACE WATER POLLUTION

3. OXYGEN DEPLETING

4. GROUND WATER POLLUTION

5. MICROBIOLOGICAL

6. SUSPENDED MATTER

7. CHEMICAL WATER POLLUTION

8. OIL SPILLAGE
Nutrients Pollution
Surface Water Pollution
Oxygen Depleting
Ground Water Pollution
Microbiological
Suspended Matter
Chemical Water Pollution
&
Oil Spillage
 Effects Of Water Pollution

• Death Of Aquatic (Water) Animals

• Disruption Of Food – Chains

• Diseases

• Destruction Of Ecosystem
 Prevention Of Water Pollution
• Do not over use pesticides and fertilizers ever throw rubbish away anyhow. Always look for
the correct waste bin.

• Do not keep tap running when not in use.

• We can reduce the amount of water we use in washing & bathing.

• Do not throw chemicals, oils, paints and medicines down the sink drain or the toilet.

• Do not overuse pesticides and fertilizers in gardens or farms.