Posted on June 2, 2017
Pollution part 2
How rivers are being polluted?
Dirty water containing chemicals is put back in the river. Water used for cooling is warmer than the river itself, and this is also a form of pollution. People are sometimes careless and throw rubbish such as bottles and crisp packets directly into rivers. Polluted water also carries diseases.
What is meant by river pollution?
Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater). This form of environmental degradation occurs when pollutants are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds.
How can we stop the pollution of rivers?
- DO NOT pour fat from cooking or any other type of fat, oil, or grease down the sink. …
- DO NOT dispose of household chemicals or cleaning agents down the sink or toilet. …
- DO NOT flush pills, liquid or powder medications or drugs down the toilet. …
- Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket. …
- Avoid using a garbage disposal.