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PRESENTED BY

GALATANU DENISA-ELENA
Grupa 707, Anul II, semestrul al-doilea
 INTRODUCTION

Any change or modification in the physical, chemical and

biological properties of water that will have a detrimental
consequence on living things is water pollution.

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes,

rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater), very often by human
activities.
Water pollution is the second most imperative environmental
concern along with air pollution.
Types of water pollution
1. Nutrients Pollution
2. Surface water
pollution
3. Oxygen Depleting
4. Suspended Matter
5. Chemical Water
Pollution
6. Oil Spillage
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7. Ground water pollution
8. Microbiological
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Nutrient Pollution : Some waste water, fertilizers and
sewages contain high levels of nutrients. If they end up in
water bodies, they encourage algae and weed growth in the
water. This will make water undrinkable and even clog filters.
Too much algae will also use up all the oxygen in the water,
and other water organism in the water will die out of oxygen
from starvation.
Surface water pollution : Surface water includes natural water
found in the earth’s surface, like river, lakes, lagoons and
oceans. Hazardous substances coming into contact with this
surface water, dissolving or mixing physically with the water
can be called surface water pollution.
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Oxygen Depleting : Water bodies have micro-organisms. These
includes aerobic and anaerobic organisms. When to much
biodegradable matter end up in water, it encourages more
microorganism growth, and they use up more oxygen in the
water. If oxygen is depleted, aerobic organism die, and
anaerobic organism grow more to produce harmful toxins
such as ammonia and sulfides.
Suspended Matter : Some pollutants do not easily dissolve in
water. This kind of material is called particulate matter. Some
suspended pollutants later settle under the water body. This
can harm and even kill aquatic life that live at the floor of water
bodies.
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Chemical Water Pollutoin : Many industries and farmers work with
chemicals that end up in water. These includes chemicals that are
used to control weeds, insects and pests. Metals and solvents
from industries can pollute water bodies. These are poisonous to
many forms of aquatic life and may slow their development, make
them infertile and kill them.
Oil Spillage : Oil spills usually have only a localized affect on wildlife
but can spread for miles. The oil cause the death of many fish and
stick to the feathers of seabirds causing them to lose the ability to
fly.
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Ground Water pollution : When humans apply pesticides and
chemicals to soils, they are washed deep into the ground by rain
water. This gets to underground water, causing pollution
underground. This means when we dig wells and bore holes to get
water from underground, it needs to be checked for ground water
pollution.
Microbiological : In many communities in the world, people drink
untreated water(straight from a river or stream). Sometimes there
is natural pollution caused by microorganism like virus, bacteria
and protozoa. This natural pollution can cause fishes and other
water life to die.
 Causes of water pollution

Industrial * Home * Agricultural

Effects
 Effects

Spread of disease: Drinking polluted water can

cause cholera or typhoid infections.
Affects body organs: The consumption of highly
contaminated water can cause injury to the heart
and kidneys.
Harms the food chain: Toxins within water can
harm aquatic organisms, thus breaking a link in the
food chain.
Causes algae in water: Urea, animal manure and vegetable
peelings are food for algae. Algae grow according to how
much waste is in a water source. Bacteria feed off the algae,
decreasing the amount of oxygen in the water. The decreased
oxygen causes harm to other organisms living in the water.
Flooding: The erosion of soil into waterways causes flooding,
especially with heavy rainfall.
Harms animals: Birds that get into oil-contaminated water die
from exposure to cold water and air due to feather damage.
Other animals are affected when they eat dead fish in
contaminated streams.
 What we can do?

Fertilized correctly
Turn off running water
Dispose of Toxic Chemicals Properly
Organized and participate in a clean up
Avoid Plastics When Possible
The rivers must not be contaminated
Get Active and Get Involved
Spread awareness
Conclusion