Water Pollution By Oliwia and Evelyn

What is water pollution? “Water pollution happens when dangerous substances often combine with chemicals or microorganisms. It contaminates a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water. Rendering water and its quality makes it toxic to humans or the environment.” www.nrdc.org

What causes water pollution? Hazardous chemicals Trash and litter Animal waste Oil and other chemicals from cars Pesticides and fertilizers Household waste Leaves and grass clipper

Hows to stop water pollution? Don't spill oils , fat, grease , in the sink Don't flush anything bad like chemicals, medications . Don't throw baby wipes, toilet paper Don't flush plastic waste Don't flush any bleach or detergent In Newton Creek they told use to not flush baby wipes down the toilet, or there would be a huge clog

Facts about water pollution Water pollution caused 1.8 million deaths in 2015 Unsafe water sickens about 1 billion people every year There are many different swimming issues when swimming in the oceans, some issues are skin rashes,pink eye,respiratory infections, and hepatitis. Water pollution cause much algae in lake or marine environments it reduces oxygen levels in the water, and kills the plants and animals . These chemical pollutants, such as arsenic, and mercury to pesticides and nitrate fertilizers are getting into are water supplies www.nrdc.org