Water Pollution

                      Water Pollution: More Difficult to Fix Than Dirty Air? | ChinaFile

Main causes:

  • Runoff from Agricultural Operations. 
  • Runoff and Nonpoint Source Pollution. 
  • Industrial Activities. 
  • Leakage from Underground Storage and Piping. 
  • Leaking Sewers. 
  • Vehicle Emissions. 
  • Landfill Leakage. 
  • Hazardous Waste.

Solutions:
  • Wastewater treatment. Wastewater treatment consists of removing pollutants from wastewater through a physical, chemical or biological process. 
  • Green agriculture. 
  • Stormwater management. 
  • Air pollution prevention. 
  • Plastic waste reduction. 
  • Water conservation.

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