water Pollution:

What is water pollution:

When dangerous substances often chemicals contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean,  or other body of water, the water quality deteriorates and the water becomes toxic to humans or the environment.

How does it affect the water cycle

The microscopic aerosol particles, which are pollutants from burning fossil fuels and vegetation, reduce the amount of heat that reaches the ocean, causing water vapour to cycle. The researchers believe that the aerosols are slowing down’ the planet’s hydrological cycle.

How do we prevent/reduce impact:

Pick up litter and dispose of it in a trash container. If fertiliser gets onto paved surfaces, blow or sweep it back into the grass. Don’t fertilise your lawn immediately before a rainstorm. The chemicals will end up in storm drains and rivers. Grass or yard waste can be mulched or composted. If you can’t compost it, leave it in your yard. Leaves should not be blown into the street. Storm drains become clogged and damaged as a result of this. Instead of a street, wash your automobile or outdoor equipment where the water can drain to a gravel or grassy area. Do not flush your motor oil down the toilet. Bring it to your local auto parts store. It’s free!

Oil spills:

What are oil spills

An oil spill is a type of pollution that occurs when a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon is released into the environment, particularly the marine ecosystem, as a result of human activities. Typically, the word refers to oil spills that occur in the ocean or coastal seas, however spills can also occur on land. Releases of crude oil from ships, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, and wells may cause oil spills.

How does it affect the water cycle

Oil does not dissolve in water and instead forms a thick sludge. This suffocates fish, catches in the feathers of marine birds, preventing them from flying, and prevents photosynthetic aquatic plants from receiving light.

How do we prevent/reduce impact

Don’t overfill fuel tanks; only fill them to 90 percent capacity to avoid spills. All boats with inboard engines should have oil absorbent pads in the bilges. To lessen the risk of sinking, examine through-hull fittings on a regular basis. Used oil and filters should be recycled.

Wind power:

The technique of using wind to generate electricity is known as wind energy (or wind power). Wind turbines transform the wind’s kinetic energy into mechanical energy. A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Mechanical power can also be used for specific purposes such as water pumping. Wind power is also used on farms and ranches, mainly to supply water for livestock.

Solar power:

Solar energy is nothing more than the sun’s light and heat. People can use the sun’s energy in a variety of ways, including: Photovoltaic cells are solar panels that turn light into electricity. Solar thermal technology uses the sun’s heat to generate hot water or steam. Solar energy is widely employed in solar water heaters and home heating systems. Chemicals, food, textiles, warm greenhouses, swimming pools, cattle barns and to power satellite  can all benefit from the heat generated by solar ponds. Solar energy can also be used for cooking and providing a power supply for electrical gadgets.

Grey water:

Greywater is a type of residential wastewater created by reusing laundry, shower, and sink water. This water can be used to irrigate a garden after it has been treated. Greywater accounts for 50 to 80 percent of a household’s wastewater, Greywater that has been treated poses less health hazards. It can be used for a variety of things, including watering the garden, flushing the toilet, and doing laundry, depending on the type of treatment. Greywater treatment systems, on the other hand, can be costly to install and maintain.