We Must Prevent Water Pollution

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Water pollution has affected many people and animals. Water pollution is

the disposal of garbage into a water stream. Some of the water pollution is from

littering, some water pollution is done by chemical leaks, and others by ships.

Also, There is much information about water pollution. I am going to take that

education on water pollution a step farther; and explain how water pollution

affects us, how it affects marine life, what companies affect it the most, and

what people are doing to help.

There are many causes for water pollution. The main one is plastics. The

reason for that is that plastics take four hundred and fifty years to decompose

in the water. Also many companies use plastic and people throw it in the

waterways. Because water can float and be carried by the wind, it can cause harm

to unsuspecting creatures hundreds of feet from where it was originally dumped.

Such waste includes bags, bottles, cups, straws, cup lids, utensils, six pack

holders, cling wrap, fishing line, bait bags, and floats.

The second highest cause of water pollution is ship waste. Ships used to

take much garbage with them on their ships and dump them. This was very common

until the government took action. They were giving sailors up to one million

dollars fines for disposing waste. Because of that, ships now carry less garbage

with them.

Animals are not the only thing being harmed by water wastes. Fishing

lines, rope, and plastic nets are being caught in the rutter and the engine, but

the ships are not exactly perfect.

The other main cause of water pollution is industrial waste. Industries

do not be harmed by water pollution but the cause much it. Many companies pour

chemicals into the waterways. Some of the businesses that contribute to the

water pollution are businesses that repair and maintain motor vehicles,

electroplate, operate printing and coping equipment, perform dry cleaning and

laundry services, process photographs, operate labs, involve building and

construct roads, provide pest control, preserve wood, and make Furniture.

Water pollution doesn¹t just effect humans, it affects are whole

ecosystem. Birds and marine life are affected by it. More than fifty species of

birds are known to ingest plastic. When they eat plastic, they feel full, so

some of them die of starvation. Algal blooms are another thing that kills marine

life. Algal blooms are sea scum, whale food, and sea sawdust. Algal blooms are

bundles of fine threads, rusty brown, they have a fishy smell, and are common in

August through December.

Water is our main source of our life. We need it to live, drink, bathe,

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