Water pollution has been an increasing problem over the last few decades. What causes water pollution? How can we prevent this problem?

Water

is one of the most important elements on earth when it comes to sustaining life. Unfortunately, human and other living creatures’ life is in danger because of

water

pollution in recent years.

This

essay shall discuss the causes and solutions of

this

environmental issue.

Firstly

, Industries and industrial sites across the world are major contributors to

water

pollution. Many industrial sites produce environmentally unfriendly substances in their production procedures. Improper disposal of these materials can easily pollute the freshwater system.

For example

wastes from mines and industrial plants easily find their way into rivers and streams and

then

to the seas.

Secondly

, agricultural activities put the safety of

water

supplies in danger.

For instance

, the pesticides that farmers use to keep their products away from bacteria and insects penetrate into the soil and reach underground

water

.

Accordingly

, when it rains, these chemicals mix with raindrops and flow to the ocean with the streams.

Moreover

, large

oil

spills and

oil

leaks, while often accidental, are major causes of

water

pollution. Leaks and spills often are caused by

oil

drilling operations in the ocean or ships that transport

oil

.

Oil

leakage can severely contaminate the sea and beaches which can cause serious harm to wildlife. For ,example these spills can suffocate fish and get caught in the feathers of birds. As

this

environmental catastrophe has negative impacts on people’s health and wildlife, decisive actions should be taken to solve the issue.To start with, related authorities should pass laws to standardise procedures of waste management in factories and other segments of the industry. Governments can set penalties for organisations that do not meet the requirements of obligations.

Also

, farmers should be encouraged to produce organic products and cut down on using hazardous chemicals.

For example

, Germany succeeded in growing 70 per cent of its fruit and vegetables without using pesticides and fertilizers.

Finally

, preventive actions should be taken to reduce the leakage of

oil

into the ocean,

such

as training the people working in the industry to use safe barrel handling procedures and use equipment and tanks that are double-walled. To conclude, One of the most important resources on our earth is

water

. Unfortunately, major crises are facing the world today due to the contamination of

this

vital element. We need to take several measures in order to save

this

precious resource to save life on our planet.