Water pollution is the contamination of water sources by substance which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking,cleaning, swimming and other activities. Pollutants include chemicals, trash,bacteria and parasites.
According to Engineer S.A Omale,department of Agriculture Kaduna polytechnic. He defined water pollution as the pollution of water either by industrial waste,underground filtration or toxic meters that might cause harm to human health.
Causes of water pollution
1.spill or leaks from oil and chemical containers on surface of water
2.trade effluent going into surface water drains
3.run-off containing fertilizers and pesticides from farms into surface water
Water pollution can cause water to become toxic to humans and its environment. If a water source becomes contaminated due to pollution, it can lead to health issues such as diarrhea ,cancer, or cardiovascular conditions.
Preventive measures of water pollution
1.never clean up a spill by hosting it into a storm drain
2.do not dispose chemicals, motor oil,or other automotive fluids into sanitary sewer or storm sewer system both of them ends at the river
3.the government should also ensure that the Sims bury water pollution control are carrying out their work effectively .
4.pick up litters and throw it away in a garbage can and not into bodies of water.
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