Question

Explain effects of water pollution on living beings.

Answer 1

The following are the harmful effects of water pollution on living beings:

• The discharge of industrial waste into water bodies contains many toxic substances which make water unsuitable for consumption and domestic purposes.
• The discharge of human wastes into the water bodies leads to many water-borne diseases.
• Oil leaks from ships deplete the water bodies by cutting off the oxygen supply of the water body. This causes a severe damage and destruction to the marine habitat.