The Positive And Negative Effects Of Clean Water In The World

In accordance with the ethics of Bentham in the line of utilitarianism, my moral argument against water pollution is thus:

The majority of controversy over the CWA exists on the premise of the improvements that have yet to be made. Even about fifty years after the passing of the Clean Water Act, the nation still “remains far short of the Clean Water Act’s goal of swimmable and fishable waters” which “Congress intended the country to reach by 1983” (Devine). The most recent date reveals that of the tested water bodies, 70.5 percent of the lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, equating to around 13 million acres, fail to meet at least one water quality standard (Devine). Because of the remaining existence of water pollution, there also exists debate concerning the Act’s effectiveness. Many people argue the possibility that the reduction of water pollution in the past century “may reflect forces other than the Clean Water Act,” as pollution trends were already declining prior to enforcement of the Act (Keiser and Shapiro 21). Not only are people in disagreement regarding the efficacy of the Act, but also the high costs of the CWA’s regulations have stimulated tension among the people. Many question whether or not the CWA’s benefits have exceeded its costs, which have been over one trillion dollars since 1972 (Keiser and Shapiro 1). Since the CWA entered legislation, there has been concern about its ambiguity. The exact

The inequality when it comes to water scarcity is unacceptable and it does not meet the criteria for Reasonable Access to Clean water for multiple reasons. It is believed that 780million people lack access to clean water and another 2.5 Billion people lack access to improved sanitation (so they only have enough to drink and nothing else). Reasonable access to clean water should mean that water is offered at the lowest possible price so that more people can afford it but it is often in the poorest countries that the water they need is more expensive and harder to access and it is often due to avoidable causes.

Growing up only a couple hours from the coast gave me the advantage of quick trips to the beach. I cherish the memories of the beautiful drive and the excitement of finally arriving to the ocean. As I got older, I began to notice more than just warm sand, fun shops, and yummy food- I noticed what has been going wrong. Over the years, I have realized how much garbage washes up on the shores, that tourists leave enormous messes, and most importantly- the beaches are showing the effects. I hear more often about sea life washing to shore, contaminated shellfish, and mass amounts of coral and other sea life sick or dying altogether. At first glance, I think it is just the effects of a changing world, but truly it is the cause of overuse and contamination of water. Everything we do has some

Every human being is entitled to claim their human right and suffice their human needs as a fundamental unit to function in the society. Water is part of that inclusion. However, access to clean water is one of the most violated human right (Barlow, 2010, para. 2). Humanity’s sake should come first before anything else, before any other entity. Everybody was disturbed when the former Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé, Peter Brabeck, deliberately announced in a documentary interview that water resources should be privatized because it is not a public right (Brown, 2016, para.2). Therefore, implying that those who do not have the ability to purchase it are not rightfully qualified to have it. His proclamation raised the attention of the local and foreign perspectives who were concerned and have the principles that water cannot be just own and monopolized by those who can only afford to buy it. Humans have the right to life. Water is a basic human need and one of the main reasons why humans still have a life. Thus, water is a human right and rights are accompanied by its respective obligations to be complied with. Nevertheless, rights cannot just be taken away from humans in general. If corporations would claim that water is not for all humans, they might as well monopolize the air that we breathe.

“Every year more than 3.4 million people die as a result of water related diseases, making it the leading cause of disease and death around the world” (Berman Para. 1). Water, it is essential to all life on earth, nothing really would be here without it. But safe water isn’t always an option. Water contamination and pollution is one of the main issues behind this. This is such a major issue because it can possibly cause illness, disease, mental issues, death, and in some cases, it has lead entire species to become endangered and even to become extinct (Environmental pollution Para. 1). This issue must be taken into consideration and have something done about it. Water contamination and pollution must be eliminated from the environment and prevented

We are the Lexington Trails Middle School Lego Panthers. In this paper, you will be enlightened on how freshwater sea sponges can filter contaminated water in third world countries. We specifically chose Cambodia in our topic because 84% of the population of Cambodia does not have access to clean water. Why do they need clean water you may ask? They need clean water because they would be put with the risk of getting many different diseases and infections if they consumed the contaminated water. Some of these diseases/infections might include: diarrhea, some gastrointestinal infections, cholera, dysentery, parasitosis, amoebiasis, shigellosis, cryptosporidiosis, jaundice, Hepatitis A, B, and C, Typhoid fever, or giardia. The symptoms of all

Napoleon Bonaparte once said “an army marches on its stomach.” I offer in addition, that an army hop/skips on its bladder (relies on delivery). Whether entering the body or leaving it, the world waits for only one thing, Water. Everyone requires water for their survival, so fortunately, as of 2004, the World Health Organization reported that for the first time in human history, 50% of households in the world have access to running water. Unfortunately, the quality of that water has been slipping for decades. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 90% of the world’s water has become contaminated in some way. So in addition to pissing oneself, people who rely on public water supplies need to worry about contracting serious diseases as well as exposing themselves to dangerous chemicals. Let me dive in to these problems by first looking at the sources of the water and pollution. Next I’ll talk about waterborne disease, and finally the effects of chemical contamination on the world’s water supply.

The increase of global urban population has become a critical issue that the world is facing; as the world population continuously increases, the need for natural resources (Land, water, energy and food) also increases. However, natural resources are known to be finite. Which is why sustainability has become a major concept during recent times. Based on the US Environmental Protection Agency (ND), Sustainability is based on a simple principle: “Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.”

My water is darker in color now with particles but the dirt/soil smell is not as strong and all of the oil is filtered out as well. (The oil was left in the soil).

Due to a rapid increase in population the demand for water is rising higher every year. A lack of natural freshwater forces scientists and businesses to create the most productive and efficient

Water contamination worldwide is becoming a significant issue for public health. With that being said, 2.5 billion people, that being a third of the world’s population, lacks proper sanitation in water facilities (Nam et al.,). Sadly, this kills millions of people every year. The world has missed the MDG target for sanitation by almost 700 million people (World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), 2015. Furthermore, in underdeveloped countries waterborne diseases such as, Escherichia Coli and other enteric of E. Coli cause death in over 2 million people a majority being children < 5 years of age. Diarrhea caused by waterborne disease is one of the most leading causes of death in the world today. Performing the skin patch test for detection of coliforms does not require an external energy source. Due to the abundance of pathogenic organisms from the intestines within human and animal feces, animals and humans are responsible for these deadly waterborne diseases. Prevention is the first step to a stopping this worldwide epidemic of water contamination (Nam et al., 2014).

Researchers have been studying the causes and effects of contaminated water on human life. Water is to be considered a major and important resource on the planet, but it can also be a major health risk towards human life especially on young children. Young children are more vulnerable to diseases because their immune systems are experiencing everything for the first time. These health risks can include diarrhea, dental fluorosis, or toxicant. Diarrhea can be life threatening due to fluid loss. In 1998, diarrhea was estimated to have killed 2.2 million people, most of whom were under 5 years of age (WHO, 2000). It is more common when there is a shortage of clean water for drinking. Dental fluorosis is a defect of the teeth marked by the increased porosity of the enamel. The longer one has dental fluorosis the more their teeth begin to rotten and crumble. The water sources that can be contaminated are ponds, lakes, seas, oceans, or reservoirs. All these sources are what we use for drinking and bathing. But having clean water cannot be achieved everywhere. Africa, especially, has a poor water quality. Africa does not have the resources for clean water like the United States does. Humans need to be careful of where they get their source of drinking water because of the health risk that contaminated water possesses on humans, but mostly young children.

One of the most important natural resources we have on this planet is water. Water covers roughly 70 percent of our planet and is the very foundation for every single species on earth. We as humans, rely on water more than any other resource on the planet and we simply can’t live without it. Although water is abundant around the world, clean water for millions of people is inaccessible. Around the world, there are people struggling to get water yet along clean water and it greatly affects our health. Improving clean water supply and sanitation, and better access to clean water resources, can increase countries’ economic development and can contribute greatly to poverty reduction and overall people’s health.

Few resources are essential to human survival. Access to clean water is the most critical of all. Water is a vital resource responsible for sustaining all life on earth. However, clean water is in short supply, but in high demand in all parts of the world. It is thought that most Americans have access to safe, affordable, clean water right from their taps. However, the media is uncovering the true nature of America’s deteriorating water situation. Americans have reason to be seriously concerned about the state of their drinking water. So what really is on tap in America?