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    Revealing Water Pollution in Our World

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    Water pollution occurs when materials contaminate water supplies, compromising quality for other uses. Common causes include marine dumping, industrial waste, sewage, nuclear waste, oil pollution, and underground storage leaks. Effects impact the environment, humans, and animals. Polluted water can be toxic and thermally heated. Diseases may spread through contact. Animals like turtles and birds can die or become coated in oil. Individuals can help by conserving water, safe disposal practices, proper fertilizing, clean ups, advocacy, and education.

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    Water pollution occurs when materials contaminate water supplies, compromising quality for other uses. Common causes include marine dumping, industrial waste, sewage, nuclear waste, oil pollution, and underground storage leaks. Effects impact the environment, humans, and animals. Polluted water can be toxic and thermally heated. Diseases may spread through contact. Animals like turtles and birds can die or become coated in oil. Individuals can help by conserving water, safe disposal practices, proper fertilizing, clean ups, advocacy, and education.

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    Water pollution occurs when materials contaminate water supplies, compromising quality for other uses. Common causes include marine dumping, industrial waste, sewage, nuclear waste, oil pollution, and underground storage leaks. Effects impact the environment, humans, and animals. Polluted water can be toxic and thermally heated. Diseases may spread through contact. Animals like turtles and birds can die or become coated in oil. Individuals can help by conserving water, safe disposal practices, proper fertilizing, clean ups, advocacy, and education.

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    Revealing Water

    Pollution
    in our World
    Water Pollution
    Water Pollution occurs when energy and other
    materials are released into the water,
    contaminating the quality of it for other users.
    Different Causes of Water Pollution

     Marine Dumping

     Industrial Waste

     Sewage, mainly
    from households
    Different Causes of Water Pollution
     Nuclear waste

     Oil pollution

     Underground
    storage leaks
    Effects on Environment
     Toxic water

     Thermal heating

     Our sources of
    water
    Effects on Humans
     Diseases caused by:
     Drinking

    contaminated water
     Swimming in

    polluted water
     Contact with

    chemically polluted
    water
    Effects on Animals
     200 turtles in Australia’s surround
    waters die each year
    Effects on Animals
     Birds and mammals become
    coated with oil
    What You Can Do
    Turn off running water
    Be cautious of what you pour in your
    sink/flush down your toilet
    Fertilize correctly
    Organize or participate in
    a clean up
    Join a special society devoted to the
    prevention of water pollution
    Spread awareness
    Any Questions?

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