Causes of Water Pollution
Following are some of the main causes of water pollution:
- Release of contaminated water from industries and factories.
- The release of agricultural fertilizers into the water bodies causes the eutrophication.
- Oil spills in water bodies.
- Discharge of domestic sewage.
- The release of untreated wastewater causes toxicity to the water bodies.
- The release of atmospheric carbon dioxide and other gases which may get dissolved in water bodies causes water pollution.
- Leakage of landfills may contaminate the groundwater.
Types of Pollution
Pollution is characterized by the release of harmful substances into the environment, causing adverse effects on ecosystems, human health, and natural resources. It can be classified into four main categories; water pollution, air pollution, soil pollution, and noise pollution. It can occur due to natural causes like forest fires, volcanic eruptions, etc., or anthropogenic activities like nuclear waste, factories, etc. Pollution of all types has negative effects on the environment, wildlife, and human well-being.
Table of Content
- Definition of Pollution
- What is Pollution?
- Characteristics of Pollution
- Types of Pollution
- Causes of Air Pollution
- Effects of Air Pollution
- Methods to control Air Pollution
- What is Water Pollution?
- Causes of Water Pollution
- Effects of Water Pollution
- Methods to Control Water Pollution
- What is Soil Pollution?
- Causes of Soil Pollution
- Effects of Soil Pollution
- Methods to Control Soil Pollution
- What is Noise Pollution?
- Causes of Noise Pollution
- Effects of Noise Pollution
- Methods to Control Noise Pollution
- Other Types of Pollution