20 Interesting facts about water pollution

Water pollution affects plants and organisms living in these bodies of water.Despite improvements in some regions, water pollution is on the rise globally. With our freshwater bases consisting only 3% of global water resources, every drop counts. Acting now, isn’t a choice but a must.Here are some interesting facts about water polloution.

Fact 1:The use of hazardous chemicals in manufacturing industries and agriculture cause severe water pollution

Fact 2:27% of the urban population in the developing world do not have piped water in their homes.

Fact 3:At least 320 million people in China do not have access to clean drinking water.

Fact 4: Water pollution is also connected with the lower IQ rates among affected population.

Fact 5:In developing countries, 70 percent of industrial wastes are dumped untreated into waters where they pollute the usable water supply.

Fact 6:Each year 1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, stormwater, and industrial waste are dumped into U.S. water.

Fact 7:The Ganges river in India is one the most polluted in the world. It contain sewage, trash, food, and animal remains.

Fact 8:On an average 250 million people worldwide succumb to diseases related to water pollution.

Fact 9:14 billion pounds of garbage are dumped into the ocean every year. Most of it is plastic

Fact 10:According to the survey done by Food & Water Watch, cites that approximately 3.5 billion people in 2025 will face water shortage issues.

Fact 11:Diarrhea, caused by water pollution, is worldwide responsible for 1,5 million deaths of children each year.

Fact 12:More than 80% of sewage in developing countries is discharged untreated, polluting rivers, lakes and coastal areas.

Fact 13: Only 20% of contaminated water is caused by water based pollutants

Fact 14:With our freshwater bases consisting only 3% of global water resources, every drop counts.

Fact 15:Recycling and composting prevented 85 million tons of material away from being disposed of in 2010, up from 18 million tons in 1980.

Fact 16: 80% of water pollution in seas and oceans comes from land-based activities

Fact 17:Chinese statistics are still worse. In tests of seven major rivers, more than 50% have been polluted beyond safety limits.

Fact 18:Worldwide, more than 500 million people drink water that could be harmful to their health.

Fact 19:Water pollution can also affect marine life

Fact 20:Water pollution can disrupt and negatively impact nature’s water cycle as well.