What Does Water Pollution Cause

Waterborne pathogens, in the form of disease-causing bacteria and viruses from human and animal waste, are a major cause of illness from contaminated drinking water. Diseases spread by unsafe water include cholera, giardia, and typhoid.

What are the effects of water pollution?

  • Destruction of biodiversity. Water pollution depletes aquatic ecosystems and triggers unbridled proliferation of phytoplankton in lakes — eutrophication —.
  • Contamination of the food chain. …
  • Lack of potable water. …
  • Disease. …
  • Infant mortality.

What are the 6 effects of water pollution?

  • Health Aspects of Water Quality: …
  • Effect of Organic Pollution on Water Quality: …
  • Effect of Nutrients on Water Quality: …
  • Effect of High Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Water Quality: …
  • Effect of Toxic Pollutants on Water Quality: …
  • Effect of Thermal Discharges on Water Quality:
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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