Water Pollution

Some of the most emerging and re-emerging agents of the waterborne diseases are; Cholera which is caused by the ingestion of water that is infected by Vibrio Cholerae. This is a painless form of diarrhea characterized by watery stool. Dysentery which is caused by Escherichia Coli. Typhoid that is caused by Salmonella typhi which is usually accompanied by fever is yet another disease. Gastroenteritis diseases caused by Giardia and Cryptosporodia and some species of hepatitis are also known to be caused by water (CDC, 2011). These disease causing agents find their way into the human body through infected water that people from the poorer communities in Uganda use and have no option of cleaner water.

Main Point: Third world countries lack accessibility to clean water exposing them to disease and harmful toxins that result in 2.4 million deaths annually (Bartram, 2010).

Africa is one country that has one of the biggest water problems. Africa’s water is very toxic due to the many human bodies being thrown into it Janjaweed militia fighting against the native tribes of Africa. Africans are then drinking and cooking with this contaminated water. In Africa, they do not have plumbing, so their sewer gets mixed into the water that they drink which then causes it to be unsafe. Consequently, three hundred thousand children are dying everyday because of contaminated water. Eighty five percent of diseases in Africa are caused by waterborne illness. Africa has a huge water pollution problem, many people are dying from their water.

Unclean water in South Sudan causes many types of disease including cholera, dysentery, and diarrhea; however, the lack of infrastructure in South Sudan means there is very little opportunity to receive care for the disease. The lack of infrastructure is also due to lack of access to clean water, as the dry season causes many to leave their community in search of the water necessary for life and irrigation, but while they search for water to survive, they do not stay at home and build education, roads, economies, and medical centers. The searching for water gives rise to more problems involving water, because the sharing of wells causes water conflicts with other tribes and surrounding nations, which leads to poor economic building with no

Water is of great significance to us. Our body is mainly composed of water and we are constantly losing water by sweating, urinating, and a lot more. Because of all of these ways of losing water we also need ways of gaining water each day. If you don’t drink enough water you become dehydrated and not having enough water in your system could result in you not being able to get rid of poisonous chemicals in your body. Waterborne illnesses are illnesses caused by contaminated or untreated water, so the greatest contributor to waterborne diseases is inadequate sanitation. Some countries don’t have enough water to use for toilets, so they dump their waste in their water, not knowing that it’s contaminating their drinking water. (Parks 23). The United

Water is essential for us to live and yet there are still so many issue linked to contamination of water and the health of people. “A large proportion of the World’s population – around 1.1 billion people – does not have access to improved sources of water”(Thompson et al., 2003). Many people take for granted their ability to access clean water. When in reality this problem has been occurring for a very long time and affects a vast amount of people. “The first documented attempts to treat drinking water, which may date back to 4000 B.C., were recorded in Greek and Sanskrit writings”(Barry M and Hughes J, 2008). Even with the technology and knowledge we have today this problem is still occurring. In order to fully understand its implications on people it has to be looked at in a global context.

Third countries have myriad problems that interrelate in intricate ways to cause a series of problems for their citizens. One major problem in the third world countries is the disease burden. Waterborne diseases make a major contribution to diseases’ burden in the third world. As per the World Health Organization, waterborne diseases contribute to about 4.1% to the daily burden of diseases on the planet daily. WHO puts the contribution of sanitation, poor hygiene, and unsafe water contribution to waterborne diseases at 88% (Guidelines for drinking-water quality, 2011). Water

Today 3.4 million people die each year due to water related diseases; sadly, many of these deaths are from children age five and under (“Water.org”). Majority of the illnesses are usually due to malnourishment and improper sanitation based on their poor living conditions. What makes these cases even sadder is that most of them could have been completely prevented by simply having fresh water more readily available to the citizens in these countries like Afghanistan and Ethiopia (St. Cyr). Even though some of

The absolute most important thing to human life is water, without water all life on Earth would not exist. Thankfully water quality is highly important and monitored to ensure its safety for human consumption. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Water Science School over 96% of the Earths, water is Ocean salt water, making less than 4% of drinkable water more valuable. (Where’s the World’s Water? 2016). Having clean drinking water is not only important for our survival as humans, but it is also important because it prevents the development of various types of diseases that can take out villages or small cities with one outbreak. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about, 2,200 children die every day as a result of diarrheal diseases, due to unsafe drinking water 88% of these deaths are due to inadequate availability of water for hygiene, and lack of access to sanitation. (Global Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH, 2015). Taking the necessary steps and precautions to ensure everyone has access to clean water can reduce the threats of many diseases.

A duck wakes up in the morning looking for her missing baby in the river. All of the babies are present except the youngest one. After a few minutes, a weak scream comes from distance and the mother finds her baby in an empty bean can. California is facing the issue of contamination in drinking water because people are lacking knowledge about what might be the results of drinking this water. One study shows that some of the particles in water specifically can cause asthma, cardiovascular problems and cancer (Katz n.p.). According to this fact many people are risking their health by drinking toxic water. As the population of California increases, the contamination in water increases as well. Some of many areas which have polluted drinking water are located where the low-income families live (Katz n.p.). These low-income communities have a tendency to be most affected by these hazards since they are mostly unemployed and they cannot speak out their issues. Contaminated drinking water is a crucial, often unnoticed problem in California that disproportionately affects low-income communities.

The paper will talk about research conducted about the environment and ways to prevent pollution. Some of the examples talk about the situation will be trash pollution, water pollution, and CO2 emissions. In the following discussion by these authors talking about carbon dioxide emissions. (EHLERT, ZICKFELD, EBY, GILLETT) (2017) Along the years the best option is for people to prevent the rising temperatures around the globe. Also, the paper will discuss research related to pollution in the environment and rising temperatures. A relationship between people and environment will be described to the key to success for society. The articles about water pollution talk by (Barghouti, Marie) (2016) will provide several examples of what must be done to the environment and water pollution. In the start will talk several alternatives to a contamination free environment. Then the best chance can be to start small in the community and soon move from there. Best examples are found in the article (Trash Causes More Pollution) will discuss the effects of increasing amount of plastic in the environment and how people are contributing to more pollution best shown by the irregular distribution of trash around the globe.

More than two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered in water and, as global population continues to grow, so does the pressure placed on water and the resources it contains. This pressure has caused many devastating issues to the ecosystems of large bodies of waters, where the evidence of human interference can be found in every square centimeter. Perhaps the most local example of these treacherous impacts can be found within the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. Water pollution at the lake creates hazards for both the aquatic wildlife and tourists visiting the area. E. coli, a common bacteria found in the waters, has caused hundreds of deaths globally due to the illness it causes and poses a great risk to the high volumes of tourists that the area attracts each year. In addition to the human risk, the waste and runoff from storms and developing infrastructure have the potential to harm, and even kill, the organisms living in and around the area.

The lack of clean drinking water around the world is a highly discussed global issue. Many people are affected by this problem and it has a large negative effect on a large percentage of the world. 31.25% of people do not have access to properly treated, clean, safe water. This issue continues to grow everyday and many people continue to suffer. The reason this topic needs to be addressed is that the people in the world affected by their lack of clean water are suffering, contracting diseases, and dying, because of the conditions they live in. Moreover it is a large issue and affects millions, if not billions of people.

Nearly 5,000 children die every day from a water-related illness…that's one nearly every 20 seconds. 1 out of every 5 deaths under the age of five worldwide is due to a water-related disease. Enrollment rates for girls have been shown to improve by over 15% when provided with clean water and toilet facility, because girls no longer have to walk miles every day to fetch water. (UN) 90% of the deaths due to diarrheal diseases are children under 5 years old, mostly in developing countries. (UN) Malnutrition, due to dirty water, inadequate sanitation, and hygiene, is estimated to lead to death in 2,350 children under the age of five each day. (World Health Organization) Lack of access to sanitation for girls reaching puberty becomes a central cultural and human health issue, contributing to female illiteracy and low levels of education, and contributing to a cycle of poor health for pregnant women and their children. (UN)

Water pollution is caused by impurities in water eg, lakes,rivers, oceans and even drinking water. This contaminated water can be the result of many different types of pollution whether it is natural or man made pollutants that pollute the water. This can have a significant impact on the environment as a whole. Moreover there are a number of other related issues that can be attributed to water pollution such as death and diseases. "Water pollution actually accounts for the deaths of approximately 14000 people daily (West)." Water pollution is a reality that many impoverished countries and developing nations face on a daily basis. A major reason why these developing countries are more likely to have their water resources polluted is because of how common pollution is in these countries and nations. The causes , effects and solutions to water pollution must be found in order to combat scarcity of clean water