2. Water Pollution occurs when energy and other
materials are released into the water,
contaminating the quality of it for other users.
3. Types
Surface Water Pollution
• Found on the exterior of the Earth’s crust, oceans,
rivers and lakes.
Ground Water Pollution
• Found in soil or under rock structure or aquifers.
4. Types
Microbiological Pollution
• Micro organisms that thrives on water and fishes that
can cause illness to land animals and humans.
Oxygen Depletion Pollution
• Micro organisms that in water and feeds on
biodegradable substances.
5. Different Causes of Water Pollution
Marine Dumping
Industrial Waste
Sewage, mainly from
households
6. Different Causes of Water Pollution
Nuclear Waste
Oil Pollution
Underground Storage
Leaks
20. What is water pollution?
Water Pollution occurs when energy and other
materials are released into the water,
contaminating the quality of it for other users.
22. What are the types of water
pollution?
Surface Water Pollution
Groundwater Pollution
Microbiological Pollution
Oxygen Depletion Water Pollution
24. What are the causes of water
pollution?
Marine Dumping
Industrial Waste
Sewage
Nuclear Waste
25. What are the effects of water
pollution on our environment?
26. What are the effects of water
pollution on our environment?
Toxic Water
Thermal Heating
27. What are the effects on animals of
water pollution?
28. What are the effects on animals of
water pollution?
200 turtles in Australia’s surrounding water die every
year
Birds and Mammals become coated with oil
30. What can you do to stop water
pollution?
Turn off running water
Fertilize Correctly
Participate in a Clean Up
Spread Awareness
Join a Special Society Devoted to Water Pollution