Effects of water pollution
Water pollution can cause disastrous after-effects. For instance, a factory that disposes deadly waste products directly into the ocean brought on a neurological disease to an entire municipality for decades which was named as the Minimata Incident.
The following are some of the effects of water pollution:
Diseases
Water pollution can cause waterborne illnesses that can dangerously affect human health including internal and external effects.
Read moreFood contamination
Toxic elements dissolved in water can make their way to humans through fish or other aquatic organisms which cause food poisoning for both humans and animals.
Read morePlant degeneration
Water pollution also leaches chemicals into the soil that may impact the growth of plants or other food crops.
Read moreDead zones
Acres of bodies of water unsafe
Toxic water discharges
Marine mammals die annually
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Eutrophication
Water pollution also affects the ecosystem. It can cause a phenomenon called eutrophication. This can cause fish and other aquatic organisms to die.
Read moreDisruption on food chain
Limiting water pollutants is crucial because they find their way into our entire food supply, from meats and dairy products, to fruits and vegetables.
Read moreEconomic loss
Economic cost, when water is polluted, measures have to be taken to clean it because of the fact that it supports life. This causes some serious financial implications for the governments.
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