Water Pollution _ Approaching – 04

Algal blooms are just one symptom of water pollution. Thousands of people worldwide are affected by polluted water every day. Many deaths related to drinking polluted water happen in underdeveloped countries. Does that mean there is no polluted water in developed countries? Hardly! Developed nations also have polluted water. However, in all but a few rare cases, the water is treated to make it safe to drink. Certainly, it is always possible to purify water so it is safe to drink. Nevertheless, it is far better to prevent water from being polluted in the first place. Not an easy task!

Today’s visit to the beach was a bust, but you learned a lot. Who knew human behavior had such an effect on the environment? Clearly, algal blooms are a part of mature, but human actions play a role in their severity. Little things that you don’t think about can have great outcomes. Everything from monitoring how much you are fertilizing your yard to picking up pet waste can help protect the environment.