1. Water Pollution © The GlobalEd 2 Project Photo credit: Ed Kashi, National Geographic Trash litters a village in the Niger Delta

2. Essential Questions: 1.What is water pollution? 2.What are some of the major sources of water pollution? © The GlobalEd 2 Project

3. Enduring Understandings: 1.Water pollution occurs when a body of water is adversely affected and is unfit for its intended use. 2.Humans are a major source of water pollution. © The GlobalEd 2 Project

4. Sources of Water Pollution Municipal: - Waste water from homes and commercial properties Industrial: - Oil spills - Waste discharge from manufacturing plants Agricultural: - Pesticides © The GlobalEd 2 Project

5. Possible Effects of Water Pollution Cancer Skin diseases Diarrhea Death © The GlobalEd 2 Project

6. What Can We Do to Reduce Water Pollution? Properly dispose of pet waste, when walking your pet Reduce/eliminate the use of herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides on your lawn/farm Maintain your vehicle, to prevent leaks from running off into groundwater Avoid using salt to de-ice walkways Maintain septic system, to prevent leaks and contamination to ground water © The GlobalEd 2 Project