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Question
How can we reduce water pollution?
Solution
- Do not pour leftover oil, old medicines, or waste down the drain or into the toilet.
- Reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers to grow crops.
- Reduce the use of detergents and bleach to wash clothes.
- Do not litter or dump waste always use a waste bin.
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