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Water Pollution: A Menace to Mankind
Summary
This review discusses sources of water contamination — including faecal, domestic, and industrial wastes — and their threats to human and aquatic health, with a focus on microplastic pollution as an emerging concern. The authors call for improved water management policies to safeguard human health.
Water is the most abundant liquid on earth. In man,more than three quarter of fluid in him is water. The survival of mankind is not possible without water which is put to several uses including drinking,cooking, recreation(swimming), transportation agriculture and industrial uses. Human settlements are usually found in areas of close proximity to water. As a result of sundry uses of water, it is usually contaminated. These contaminants can be faecal/domestic wastes or industrial wastes which are often laden with microorganisms and chemicals that are harmful to man and aquatic life. Several journals and other search engines used for this review show the need for awareness information on the dangers of water pollution and the attendant health implication. It is therefore recommended that regular public enlightenment on water pollution. Polluted water should be treated before use to mitigate against various health complications for the survival of mankind’
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