In all cultures and countries around the world, water pollution and sewage go hand in hand. When dealing with water pollution sewage is one of the leading problems that have become increasingly difficult to contend with. With a growing population the wastewater that ends up in our natural waterways is also increasing. While stricter laws [...]
Water pollution treatment is much more difficult than water pollution prevention. Just like in life, an ounce of prevention is much more effective than ten pounds of cure. However, we live in a world where water pollution is ever present due to actions of both industrial plants and unconcerned neighbors. Tougher pollution laws are slowly [...]
The oil water pollution issue grabs a lot of attention when big disasters happen. Almost everyone over the age of 20 is well aware of the results of the Exxon Valdese and the devastating effects of the oil water pollution that resulted. The ecological effects of oil pollution in the natural waterways have the potential [...]
In order to participate in storm water pollution prevention it is important to understand the impact that storm water has on water pollution. Storm water refers to the water from rain or melting snow that “runs” downhill, usually into a storm drain, stream, lake, bay, river, ocean, or another body of water. As the storm [...]
Some of the latest studies suggest that the true effects of industrial water pollution have yet to be measured. While individual toxins and pollutants have been measured and laws regulating the individual toxins and pollutants have been passed, the cumulative effect of the whole picture has yet to be well measured. The potential effects of [...]
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which is also known as the clean water act, was originally posed and drafted in the year 1948. Over the years there have been many amendments and alterations to address more specific issues as our society grows and our industry flourishes. When it was first introduced, the Federal [...]
No matter where you live you can be sure that ground water pollution is a problem for you just like it is for everyone else. The myth that water sources in rural areas are safer than urban areas is completely false. Ground water pollution is an epidemic, and almost all of the contaminants that reach [...]
Reading articles on water pollution is a depressing and a very complicated subject to get into, but even the quick facts on water pollution are enough to give any conscientious person the chills: Researcher Larry West estimates that every day, 14,000 people die because of water pollution. According to official classification, 41.3% of the United [...]
During the summer months we often focus too much on conserving water, when in reality the underlying facts about water pollution are that we need to consider more about protecting water from pollution. Here are a few quick ways to ensure that this coming summer, you have quality water rather than just quantity; Individually, you [...]
Any discussion about sources of water pollution and contamination that pertain to water can be divided into two main categories: direct and indirect. These may also be referred to as point and nonpoint contamination. In both cases, the descriptive word applied to the contamination type references its amount of direct contact with the water source. [...]