Water pollution is the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities. Pollutants include chemicals, trash, bacteria, and parasites.
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All forms of pollution eventually make their way to water. Air pollution settles onto lakes and oceans. Land pollution can seep into an underground stream, then to a river, and finally to the ocean. Thus, waste dumped in a vacant lot can eventually pollute a water supply.
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Water pollutants may cause disease or act as poisons. The animals and plants themselves may die or not reproduce properly.
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Many water pollutants enter our bodies when we use water for drinking and food preparation. The pollutants enter the digestive tract. From there, they can reach other organs in the body and cause various illnesses
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Thank you for attention. Enjoy water for eating, drinking, cleaning, swimming. Just remember to use it carefully. Do not waste or pollute this limited precious resource.