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Water Waste Management and Water Pollution
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Edited at 2021-11-27 09:19:54
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Water wastege & its management
Using your toilet as a trash can.
Representing almost a third of a household’s total indoor consumption, toilets are the biggest source of water use in your home.
Taking baths and long showers.
Think of it this way: The average American shower uses 17.2 gallons of water and lasts up to 8 minutes – that’s a lot of water.
Conventional showerheads.
You should consider switching to a low-flow showerhead, which uses about 2 gallons of water per minute.
Leaky pipes.
The US News reports that an average household can leak more than 10,000 gallons of water per year.
Repair or replace leaking water lines as soon as possible, and keep an eye on your water bill month to month to spot hidden leaks.
Laundry loads that are only half full.
Ensure that each load of laundry you do is pretty full. This will be more cost-effective in the long run.
Running the water while brushing your teeth.
If you have the habit of running the water when you’re brushing your teeth, simply remind yourself to turn it off.
Overwatering your lawn.
During the summertime, it’s best to water your lawn in the morning (5-10am) because the air is cooler and water evaporates more slowly.
Additionally, it’s really only necessary to water twice a week … MAX!
Washing dishes with running water
Instead, fill up your sink with soap and water and let the dishes soak. After a few minutes, go ahead and wash them off!
Running a dishwasher that's not comletely full.
Make sure your dishwasher is completely full before you run it.
In fact, you should consider running it on a light cycle if a normal cycle isn’t required.
Water pollution
The burning of fossil fuels
Fossil fuels like coal and oil, when burnt, produce a substantial amount of ash in the atmosphere. The particles which contain toxic chemicals when mixed with water vapor result in acid rain.
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are used by farmers to protect crops from insects and bacterias. However, when these chemicals are mixed up with water, they produce harmful pollutants for plants and animals.
Radioactive Waste
The element that is used in the production of nuclear energy is Uranium, which is a highly toxic chemical. When it was mixed up with water that time it causes very serious hazards.
Underground Storage Leakage
Transportation of coal and other petroleum products through underground pipes is well known. Accidental leakage may happen anytime and may cause damage to the environment and result in soil erosion.
Eutrophication
The increased level of nutrients in water bodies is known as Eutrophication. It results in the bloom of algae in the water.
It also depletes the amount of oxygen in the water that negatively affects fish and other aquatic animal populations.
Accidental Oil Leakage
The garbage produced by households in the form of paper, plastic, food, aluminum, rubber, glass, is collected and dumped into the sea in some countries.
Marine Dumping
Mining is the process of crushing the rock and extracting coal These elements, when extracted in the raw form, contain harmful chemicals which was mixed up with water.
Mining Activities
Mining is the process of crushing the rock and extracting coal These elements, when extracted in the raw form, contain harmful chemicals which was mixed up with water.
Industrial Waste
Industries produce a tremendous amount of waste, which contains toxic chemicals and pollutants.
Many industries, not having a proper waste management system, drain the waste in the freshwater, which goes into canals, rivers, and later into the sea.