• Oil spill
• Agrochemical use
• Agricultural runoff
• Discharge of domestic and industrial waste water
• Improper mining activities
• Wetland degradation
• Untreated wastes
• Loss of wildlife habitats from urbanization
• Coastal degradation
• Sewage and industrial wastes
These sources of water pollution have been killing our environment and it is due to direct and indirect contaminant sources. These contaminants can also be classified into organic, inorganic, radioactive and acid/base
• Agrochemical use
• Agricultural runoff
• Discharge of domestic and industrial waste water
• Improper mining activities
• Wetland degradation
• Untreated wastes
• Loss of wildlife habitats from urbanization
• Coastal degradation
• Sewage and industrial wastes
These sources of water pollution have been killing our environment and it is due to direct and indirect contaminant sources. These contaminants can also be classified into organic, inorganic, radioactive and acid/base
As we all remember, the Exxon Valdez oil spill incident
which took place in Prince William Sound,
Alaska, on March 24, 1989 was considered to be one of the most
devastating man made environmental disaster. According to the reports, the ship
was carrying 55 million gallons of oil, and about 11-32 million gallons of it
believed to be spilled killing 250,000 seabirds, 2800 sea otters, 300 seals,
and 250 bald eagles. Billions of fish and their eggs also died because of the contamination
of the water. Their ecosystem was very much affected, that up to until today,
the habitat of the sea creatures has not yet recovered.
Here in the Philippines,
there are no major water pollution that have affected our waters, except for
the never ending expansion of man that had caused damage to our waters. According
to the latest report by the DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government)
in 2011, 15 millions of Filipinos have no access
to potable water while 10 million houses lack toilets. This problem was connected
to the poverty of most Filipinos living in the slum areas. What they do is,
they just release their waste in the nearest body of water, making the water
unsafe and prone to bacteria that may lead to many diseases.
(photo credit: globalwarmingandu.com)
(photo credit: globalwarmingandu.com)
Water, is one of the most important things in life. I hope that large industries would encourage water treatment rather than polluting it.
TumugonBurahinOh by the way, wasn't there another oil spill incident that happened recently? Like 2 or 3 years ago. It would be better if you added that too because I only heard about it, but I don't really have that much idea about it. Thanks for the post.
Water is one of the essential resources that people need to sustain life. water pollution didn't existed as is, but it is the result of what people had done to the environment.
TumugonBurahinthose given sources of water pollution are clearly enumerated here in this blog. this just shows how irresponsible the people are.
people must not only depend on government projects, they should start from themselves. we should sustain the remaining resources available here on earth. how limited our resources are, it shows how limited our life is. furthermore, we should save whatever that remains and stop doing anything that you know to yourselves what will harm the nature.
This blog post is very informative. it makes us aware of the things that can cause water pollution.
TumugonBurahinI have a question regarding oil spill. Is it true that human hair can reduce oil spills in the ocean?
Without water what would happen to us? It's just a matter of putting emphasis to things which are most important. This is an example of it. Hopefully others could follow suit from what you guys are doing here.
TumugonBurahinI agree with Mr. De Luna for concluding this blog post informative, but it would be better if you further explain some of the listed water pollution; like agrochemical use, agricultural runoff, and coastal degradation.
TumugonBurahin