What are the main causes of water pollution?

The main causes of water pollution ultimately stems from humans. The water is where many toxins run off from factories and from households. Water that comes from washing machines and dish washers has to go somewhere as does the waste from factories. Plastics are thrown into the water too or even on land and end up in the water system. Plastic is poison for the environment.

Also, boats and ships go on the water and emmitt toxic fumes. There are tons of ways that the water becomes polluted. By being aware of all the ways, mankind can seek to come up with viable solutons in order to put a stop to it. There is no good that can come of polluted waters. It affects the health of plants, animals, and even humans. It causes disease and simply has to end.

The major causes of water pollution include the following:
Disposal of sewages into water bodies

Improper disposal of our sewages is one of the major causes of water population, due to the rising population in the world; sewage disposal has become a challenge. This has led to increase death of many aquatic organisms. People easily catch cholera, typhoid and hepatitis from these water bodies.
Oil spills

The destructive effect of oil spillage on the environment cannot be over emphasized. A quick reminder is the 1989 oil spills when Exxon Valdez broke up in Prince William in Alaska. Hundreds of aquatic animals died.
Other major causes are – throwing plastic in ocean, acid rain, industrial activities and dumping of other waste into water bodies.