Welcome to Water Pollution Guide
Drinking Water Pollution Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
The Devastating Effects of Water Pollution
from:The effects of water pollution to a body of water can be devastating to the environment and the people and animals that depend on that source of water. The effects of water pollution vary greatly depending on what type of pollutant is involved and how large the body of water is. Bodies of water that are near major metropolises usually suffer more severe effects of water pollution due to garbage and chemicals being dumped into them, either legally or illegally. One of the most troubling and serious effects of water pollution is the depletion of oxygen that it causes resulting in the death of the marine life that reside in the water ecosystems. Fish, birds, and dolphins have been found dead on beaches, a casualty of the effects of water pollution. This type of pollution adversely affects the food chain from the tiniest micro organisms’ right up to humans who can be infected with many diseases such as hepatitis and others as a result of eating fish that have been poisoned from polluted waters. This also effect fishermen and their livelihood.
When trash and debris are thrown into bodies of water the resulting mess can cause foul odors, as well as toxicity. Fertilizers and oil also causes trouble in bodies of water by choking out vegetation that is vital to a healthy water system leading to green slimy waters, dead fish and unpleasant smells. The effects of water pollution can also be seen in the quality of our daily lives. Water is vital for so many aspects of daily living such as drinking, showering, washing clothes, and much more. When the water sources that are so heavily relied upon to maintain basic necessities are threatened by pollution it causes a lot of problems and trouble. When water is too polluted to use it must be treated which costs a lot of time, resources and money. The water quality is directly affected the activities and habits of people all around the world.
The effects of water pollution are also felt keenly by those who live near the water and all who enjoy water recreations. Polluted rivers, streams, and lakes cause a decline in fish populations and limit activities that can be enjoyed in and around the water. When a body of water is polluted with animal and human waste it can be a host for the E Coli bacteria which can adversely affect people and make them very sick. Overall the effects of water pollution is recreational water can cost a lot of money and limit the enjoyment of the waters.
Drinking Water Pollution Specific links
Drinking Water Pollution News
Water quality at LA County beaches improves - Los Angeles Times
 The Bay Citizen | Water quality at LA County beaches improves Los Angeles Times But the county still has seven of the state's top 10 most polluted beaches. A swimmer plies the waters off Long Beach, which continued its dramatic turnaround in water quality. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times / May 24, 2012) By Tony Barboza, ... Coronado's Water Quality at the Top Among County Beaches Water at California beaches cleanest in years South Bay beaches earn above average water quality scores |
Plan To Restore Water Quality And Reduce Deficit - Long Island Exchange
Plan To Restore Water Quality And Reduce Deficit Long Island Exchange Protecting drinking water is smart, necessary investment for today and for future generations. Protecting drinking water protects our quality of life and our rivers, bays and estuaries. It is an essential component of why we love Long Island. |
New testing of safer water challenged - China Daily
 China Daily | New testing of safer water challenged China Daily By Wu Wencong and Zheng Jinran (China Daily) New standards will improve quality but concerns still remain, report Wu Wencong and Zheng Jinran. New standards for drinking water will come into force in China on July 1, with the number of quality ... |
Santa Clara Valley Water District under investigation for violating water ... - San Jose Mercury News
Santa Clara Valley Water District under investigation for violating water ... San Jose Mercury News By Paul Rogers Silicon Valley's leading drinking-water provider, which collects millions of dollars from the public to provide clean water, is under investigation for violating state water-pollution laws after repeatedly spilling hydraulic oil into its ... Water District Leaked Hydraulic Fluid |
DEQ must submit draft - Norman Transcript
DEQ must submit draft Norman Transcript The primary concerns that guide the project include variables that impact aquatic life and the quality of drinking water. As for aquatic life, high lake turbidity — or cloudiness — is an issue, said Mark Derichsweiler, engineering manager of the DEQ ... |