What is Environment Pollution? Environmental pollution is any addition of wrong substances or energies to the environment, that causes a change to the composition of the environment. These variables can be air, water, soil, noise, and light and changes to their natural values can have profound consequences for ecosystems and human life.
Types Of Environment Pollution 5 Types-
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Noise Pollution
• Land Pollution
• Radio Active Pollution
Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when harmful substances—often chemicals or microorganisms—contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water, degrading water quality and rendering it toxic to humans or the environment. This widespread problem of water pollution is jeopardizing our health.
Impact On Environment Depletion of Aquifers Water waste depletes essential groundwater reserves that take centuries to recharge, causing inneversible damage to eco systems and the food chain Water Stress Overuse of water will lead to severe droughts, impacting the survival of wildlife and vegetation in areas dependent on freshwater Ocean Pollution Excessive run off from fertilisers and pesticides contaminate marine waters leading to drastic changes in marine biodiversity
Impact On Economy 2 Lost Revenue Leaking pipes cause water loss in the distribution network, costing billions of dollars in lost revenue . Water scarcity can lead to food insecurity and higher commodity prices, impacting farmers and food supply chains. Water Shortages 3 Cost of Treatment
The cost of treating contaminated water and managing drought-related crises can amount to millions of dollars annually for govemments
Cause Of Water Pollution:- Marine Dumbing Industrial Waste Sewage , mainly from households Nuclear Waste Oil Pollution Plastic Underground Storage Leakages Agriculture Waste
Solution Of Water Pollution:- Plastic Waste Reduction Waste Water Treatment Rain Water Harvesting Drip Irrigation
Successful Case Studies Solar Desalination The sun heats seawater to produce fresh drinking water through solar stills, a sustainable and cheap solution for the Maldives island nation’s freshwater crisis Rainwater Harvesting Women in a remote village in India successfully implemented rainwater harvesting, providing water for agricultural practices and increasing crop yield during droughts Drip Irrigation
Israeli farmers have increased crop yields with 50% less water by using dip ingation and other sustainable farming techniques to combat the country’s desert climate
Conclusion Water is a precious and finite resource that must be conserved and managed sustainably, Implementing water-saving approaches and changing individual behavior is critical for future generations as we continue to face increasingly severe water scarcity conditions worldwide.