Article pdf available january 2012 with 10,602 reads. It has negative effects on the living and also on the environment. Sources of water pollution water pollution in nigeria according to gbamanija 1998 arises from various activities, among which are. Waste is thrown away by putting it in to plastic bags 11. Water pollution control a guide to the use of water. The city of windhoeks water treatment process is threatened by increased pollution from industrial discharges. Probable and incessant changes in both rainfall and air. Water pollution and water quality assessment of major. It is estimated that three core people of urban areas defecate in open. The growth of industry and of the population during the last century, especially in the north of england, gave rise to several undesirable conditions, including gross contamination of rivers. Water pollution, the release of substances such as chemicals or microorganisms and energy in the form of radioactivity or heat into surface and subsurface waters to the point where they interfere with beneficial use of the water or with the natural functioning of ecosystems. In this article, we have thoroughly discussed the types, causes and impacts of different pollutions affecting humankind. Environmental education as a solution tool for the prevention. Petroleum products, such as oil and gasoline, enter the water from ships and marine terminals, offshore oil rigs, runoff from parking lots, factories, oil dumping, and other sources.
Industrial pollution in the united states industry is the greatest source of pollution, accounting for more than half the volume of all water pollution and for the most deadly pollutants. This means that one or more substances have built up in water to the extent of causing problems to people, animals and plants. List of books and articles about water pollution online. Water pollution is the process which happens when pollutants contaminate water. Water pollution causes approximately 14,000 deaths per day, mostly due to. Most downloaded environmental pollution articles elsevier. Pollution can enter water directly, through both legal and illegal discharges from factories, for example, or imperfect water treatment plants. Many different pollutants can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. Jun 03, 2019 water pollution is a large set of adverse effects upon water bodies lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater caused by human activities. One of the most destructive types is petroleum pollution. Effects of water pollution water pollution has a duel effect on nature. Acid rain can turn lakes acidic, killing fishes and other animals.
Water pollution is a major global problem that requires ongoing evaluation and revision of water resource policy at all levels from international down to individual aquifers and wells. Citescore measures the average citations received per document published in this title. Human contribution to water pollution is enormous by way of defecating. Water pollution occurs due to its two sources i point sources, and ii nonpoint sources. In fact, the effects of water pollution are said to be the leading cause of death for humans across the globe, moreover, water pollution affects our oceans, lakes, rivers, and drinking water, making it a widespread and global concern scipeeps, 2009. Water pollution occurs when unwanted materials enter in to water, changes the quality of water 1 and harmful to. Types and sources of water pollution there are several major types of water pollution. Water pollution control a guide to the use of water quality. Theory of environmental pollution is one among them. Some recommendations such as introduction of environmental education were mentioned. It occurs when pollutants reach these bodies of water, without treatment.
Project oceanography neighborhood water quality fall 2000 neighborhood water quality lesson 2. Water pollution laws and their enforcement in india. Water pollution is the contamination of water in water bodies such as rivers, oceans, lakes and swamps. Chemical pollution an overview sciencedirect topics. This study is based on secondary sources of data from different government reports, research articles, journals and books. In a 6to3 ruling, the court rejected arguments by a county in hawaii and the trump administration that only pollution. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities. Ecological problems, conference paper of fifth international conference on. Jan 24, 2020 water pollution can come from a variety of sources.
As may be evident, untreated sewage is the biggest source of such form of pollution in india. Water pollution is any contamination of water with chemicals or other foreign substances that are detrimental to human, plant, or animal health. Water pollution may be defined as a change in physical, chemical and biological properties of water by the addition of undesirable substances which may have harmful effects on human and aquatic life. Although natural phenomena such as volcanoes, storms. Water pollution will in no small measure affect or alter the basic water quality parameters comprising the micropollutants, physiochemical, and biological parameters.
If you do not already have an account you will need to register here. Both for the purpose of this research, emphasis are on water pollution and control. Humans and all living species in the world are facing worst results of polluted water. The three most common are soil, nutrients, and bacteria. Water pollution types and effects environment mocomi kids. Identifying opportunities to reduce water pollution and. Water pollution is one of the inevitable humaninduced climate change issues that called for urgent remedial measures. For example, releasing inadequately treated wastewater into natural water bodies. Causes and remedies 279 1990 klt 580, attributed right to clean water as a right to life in article 21. The present study investigates the level of awareness about water pollution in delhi, its causes, its health effects and solutions among the youth in delhi. Clean water act covers groundwater discharges, supreme court rules. Water bodies include for example lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater.
Chapter 10 framework for water pollution control 10. Waste from homes, factories and other buildings get into the water bodies. Water pollution is an environmental problem that is of major concern to us in nigeria and the world at large. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, asha gupta and others published water. Water pollution in pennsylvania pennsylvania envirothon. Water pollution is a problem for the species and ecosystems there. Water pollution is the pollution of bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, the oceans, as well as groundwater. Chemical pollution has been tackled, with moderate success, in the developed world at least, with treatment controls of pointsource discharges and the reduction of wastewatercontained contaminants mclusky and elliott, 2004. Egilabor, 1998 apparently, environmental education is of immense importance. Jul 31, 2016 water pollution is one of the biggest issues facing india right now. Seabirds, gyres and global trends in plastic pollution open access.
Pdf environmental pollution causes and consequences. Discussion paper for the director generals council on the earth. Contamination of water bodies like lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater occur when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without any treatment to remove harmful compounds. This paper tries to discuss basically what water pollution is and equally to address the source, effect control and water pollution management. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, asha gupta and others published water pollutionsources,effects and control find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Effect of legislative regulations and economic transformation on the air quality. When particles like sulfur dioxide get high into the air they can combine with rain to produce acid rain. The major causes of water pollution include sewage and other oxygendemanding wastes, urbanization, agrochemical wastes, thermal pollution.
Mining companies accused of failing to comply with environmental regulations say that the water. Environment and related topics have nowadays become very important for upsc, state pcs and other govt competitive exams. It has been suggested that it is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases, and that it accounts for the deaths of more than 14,000 people daily. Pdf water pollution and treatment technologies researchgate. Among the types of pollution, water pollution is of great importance for the health of all living organisms. Air pollution can also have a direct effect on water pollution. Worldwide, nearly 2 billion people drink contaminated water that could be harmful to their health. Water pollution national institute of environmental health. Once production of your article has started, you can track the status of your article via track your accepted article. Effects on the environment water pollution can have disastrous effects on the environment. Water pollution results when contaminants are introduced into the natural environment. People need it to grow crops and to operate factories, and for drinking and recreation. The effects of pollution on human beings and aquatic communities are many and varied.
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