Mar 24, 1989 · Water pollution is defined as the phenomenon of contamination of water sources by various unwanted and undesirable substances termed as pollutants such as chemical compounds, pathogens, organic and inorganic substances, heat, trash, radioactive materials, etc., rendering the water unfit for consumption, as a result, it has a detrimental impact on human …

Dec 20, 2024 · Preventing water pollution can come from implementing regulatory measures, sustainable agricultural practices, and industrial pollution control. For instance, the Clean Water Act ( US EPA, 2013 ) instituted a structure for controlling pollutants discharged into the waters of the United States and stated quality standards for surface water ...

May 1, 2022 · Water pollution is a major environmental problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. China's environmental protection strategies have been pushed to the highest priority in history, driving remarkable achievements in water pollution control, but were also coupled with new challenges.

Water pollution is a problem that impacts all forms of water, from drinking water to water used for agricultural purposes. Health threats from water pollution include near-term effects, such as diseases and gastrointestinal illnesses, and long-term consequences such as those caused by carcinogens or heavy metals in drinking or agricultural ...

Jan 15, 2024 · Water pollution may result in declining quality that deters tourists and ultimately impacts economic viability. Water tourism plays an essential role in creating income and employment. Studies have highlighted its significant economic contributions, particularly at coastal and island destinations [150].

Jan 1, 2022 · Ground water pollution: Shallow tube-well water is being used as a source of drinking water by majority (90%) of the rural population in Bangladesh (Nahar, 2009). The tube-well water in Bangladesh is not free of microorganisms (Sarker et al., 2019; Rahman et al., 2014; Kabir et al., 2016; Hoque et al., 2006).

Feb 1, 2022 · The washing cycle is the final stage in the textile coloring process, resulting in the elimination of excess color and pigments that are discharged into water, thereby adding to water pollution (Tounsadi et al., 2020, Wu et al., 2021) as it contains dyes with various chromophoric groups that are extremely toxic and potentially carcinogenic (Ali ...

Oct 1, 2019 · Water pollution is the major cause of ecological degradation on our planet; it directly affects human water supplies, often with serious consequences to public health. A wide range of contaminants—including chemicals, pathogens, and nutrients—has been and is currently being introduced into the natural environment.

In association with the International Water Association Water Research has an open access companion journal Water Research X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review. Water Research publishes refereed, original research papers on all aspects of … View full aims & scope

Dec 1, 2024 · Water contamination in Nigeria is an important issue needing urgent attention especially given the outbreak of cholera in 2024 were there is a suspected number of 1141 cases which has resulted in the death of 63 persons (NCDC, 2024). Other diseases and health impacts loom especially with flooding and water pollution still on the horizon.