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Facts about Water Pollution

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater). This form of environmental degradation occurs when pollutants are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds.

Human sewage or cattle excrement that is untreated also causes water pollution in the same way as fertilisers do. Human sewage also contains germs that cause diseases such as hepatitis and cholera. ... The natural chemicals can cause a pollution problem similar to that caused by fertilisers.

DO NOT pour fat from cooking or any other type of fat, oil, or grease down the sink. ... DO NOT dispose of household chemicals or cleaning agents down the sink or toilet. ... DO NOT flush pills, liquid or powder medications or drugs down the toilet. ... Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket. ... Avoid using a garbage disposal.More items...

What Can You Do?Conserve water by turning off the tap when running water is not necessary. ... Be careful about what you throw down your sink or toilet. ... Use environmentally household products, such as washing powder, household cleaning agents and toiletries.Take great care not to overuse pesticides and fertilisers.More items...