8. Common pollutant

Water pollutants are generally classified into three types:

Let see about the sources and effects of various water pollutants.

 

They affect developmental, reproductive and neurotoxicity in humans, as well as endocrine disruption. Phosphates speed up the growth of bacteria and algae, consuming all of the dissolved oxygen. As a result, animal and plant diversity suffers.

 

 

These wind up in bodies of water like lakes, rivers and the ocean. Toxic substances are drawn to this area. Marine animals frequently eat them because they confuse them as natural food and the toxins spread up the food chain.

Pollutants: DDT (Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane)

Sources: Insecticides

 

It affects the central nervous system of animals, insects and humans. It accumulates in the food chain and impacts the top predators the most.

 

 

Bacteria and algae grow more quickly and consume all dissolved oxygen, reducing animal and plant diversity.

 

Toxic to animals, plants and bacteria in the water. They pollute potable groundwater. Also negatively impacts human health.