7 Way Polluted Water Affects Life

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7 Way Polluted Water Affects Life
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• Using clean water is vital for health. The
  polluted water causes damage to humans, animals
  and the environment. Here are seven ways it
  affects life

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Bioaccumulation of Pesticides in Animals

• Polluted water causes bioaccumulation and bio
  magnifications of pesticides and hazardous
  chemicals like DDT and BHC in the bodies of
  animals.

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Spreads Disease such as Hepatitis

• When you consume fish that lived in contaminated
  water you are at a high risk of contracting
  hepatitis.

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Polluted Water Causes Diseases

• Cholera, cancer, reproductive problems, typhoid,
  stomach ailments and even skin diseases can be
  caused by drinking contaminated water.

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Damage to Nervous System

• Contaminated fish can give humans metal poisoning
  that impairs the functions of the nervous system.

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Pesticide Contamination Causes Health Problems

• Drinking ground water tainted by pesticides can
  lead to endocrine and reproductive problems in
  both humans and animals.

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Eutrophication

• Contaminated water that contains organic material
  from sewage can cause eutrophication. The
  dissolved oxygen in water gets depleted.

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Death of Birds

• Oil spills contaminate water and it causes birds
  to lose feathers. They die due to exposure to
  cold and air when they are unable to fly.

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• These above problems are serious and all of us
  need to use clean water. Water main cracks
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