Effects of Water Pollution

I. Diseases and Infections

• Hepatitis: A viral infection that harms the liver, causing tiredness, yellow skin and eyes, and stomach pain.
• Typhoid: A bacterial infection from dirty food or water, causing high fever, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.
• Skin diseases: Contact with polluted water can cause rashes, infections, and other skin problems.
• Alimentary canal ailments: Stomach issues like ulcers, diarrhoea, and food poisoning from drinking or using contaminated water.

II. Organ-Specific Ailments

• Liver Problems: Damage to the liver can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease, which disrupts the body's ability to filter toxins.
• Kidney Damage: Toxic substances harm the kidneys, leading to conditions like kidney stones or total kidney failure.
• Brain Disorders: Exposure to pollutants can harm the brain, causing confusion, memory loss, and other serious issues.

III. Other Health Complications:

• Bone Deformities: Harmful chemicals like heavy metals weaken bones and can lead to deformities, especially in children.
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): High blood pressure caused by pollution-related stress on the heart and kidneys, raising the risk of heart problems and strokes.

I. Impact on Plants

• Retarded Plant Growth: Pollution in soil and water makes plants grow slower and weaker.
• Loss of Plant Species: Some plants can't survive in pollution, causing them to disappear.

2. Water Quality Issues

• Increase in Salt Content: Too much salt from pollution harms freshwater plants and animals.
• Decreased Oxygen Levels: Pollution lowers oxygen in water, making it hard for fish and aquatic animals to breathe.

3. Disruption of Aquatic Life

• Ecosystem Disturbance: Poor water quality disrupts the balance of aquatic life, affecting plants, animals, and microorganisms.
• Death of Aquatic Animals: Polluted water and low oxygen kill fish, frogs, and other water creatures.

4. Impact on Soil and Crops

• Reduced Soil Fertility: Polluted water harms the soil, making it less fertile and affecting plant growth.
• Toxic Materials in Crops: Harmful chemicals from polluted water get absorbed by crops, posing health risks to humans and animals who consume them.

5. Impact on Seabirds and Marine Life

Pollution affects seabirds by poisoning their food, damaging feathers, and lowering their survival rates.