Water Pollution
What is water pollution?
Things that are not supposed to be in water.
Can planting tree help reduces water pollution?
Yes it can wash away pollution.
Is all water safe to drink?
NO because it can be contaminated.
What percent of Earth's surface is covered in water?
70%
What is runoff.
Rainwater picks up pollutants and brings it into water.
Can conserving water help reduce pollution?
Yes because we are not wasting water then it goes into a sewer and picks up trash.
Where does drinking water come from?
Reservoirs, lakes, rivers, or under ground water sources.
How does plastic contribute to water pollution.
Kills fish and animals.
What are the main causes of water pollution.
Global warming, and deforestation.
Do factories help reduce water pollution?
No because they create pollutions.
How much water does one person drink a day?
Around 4 liters or 1 gallon.
What percentage of water is polluted?
40 % almost half so we need to keep are water clean.
Where does water pollution come from.
Sewage and waste water treatment.
Can picking up after your pets help reduce water pollution?
Yes because their waste can get into the water.
How much cups of water should the average adult supposed to get per day?
11.5 to 15 cups of water.
What do water filters usually remove?
Bacteria and chemicals.
How does water pollution affect human health.
It can give diseases or death.
Can burning things help reduce water pollution?
No because the gas can get washed into the water.
What percentage of water is drinkable?
0.5 to 1%.
How often is are water tested?
every month.