In the last century, our large sources of water, like lakes, rivers, and oceans, have been prone to pollution. Its negative implications range from hurting the ecosystem to harming our water and food supplies to environmental downfalls. Any hazardous substances that touches water can cause pollution. Rainfalls and large companies producing chemical and hazardous waste can cause pollution too. Pollution can cause disease, infections, deformities and even death. To prevent pollution, companies should practice safe waste disposal practices, more renewable energy sources should be implemented and toxic chemicals should be replaced by eco friendly ones.

Key Takeaways:

• In the last 100 years, more waste has been disposed of in our water supplies leading to pollution issues.
• Contamination makes polluted water undrinkable and when consumed can lead to diseases or even death.
• Proper waste disposal and using eco-friendly chemicals can help alleviate water pollution.

“Water pollution also plays a big factor in the survival of animals, plant life and various ecological factors.”

Read more: https://www.whalefacts.org/water-pollution-facts-causes-effects-solutions/