Archive for the 'Water Pollution' Category
Infectious Diseases: Effects Of Water Pollution
Posted on June 17, 2008 - Filed Under Environmental Problem, Water Pollution, environmental issue | Leave a Comment
Human infectious diseases are among the most serious effects of water pollution, especially in developing countries, where sanitation may be inadequate or non-existent. Waterborne diseases occur when parasites or other disease-causing microorganisms are transmitted via contaminated water, particularly water contaminated by pathogens originating from excreta. These include typhoid, intestinal parasites, and most of the enteric [...]
Types of water pollution
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Environmental Problem, Water Pollution, environmental issue | 1 Comment
Although some kinds of water pollution can occur through natural processes, it is mostly a result of human activities. We use water daily in our homes and industries, about 150 gallons per day per person in the United States. The water we use is taken from lakes and rivers, and from underground (groundwater); and after [...]
