Effects of Water Pollution on Health

  • Disorders: Some pollutants like sodium can cause cardiovascular diseases, while mercury and lead cause nervous disorders.
  • Toxic Substances: DDT is toxic material which can cause chromosomal changes.
  • Bioaccumulation or bio concentration: Accumulation of substances in the organism’s body from the food.
  • Bio magnifications: The concentration of toxic substances builds up at successive levels of food chain.
  • Water Pollution: Fluoride pollution causes defects in teeth and bones, a disease called fluorosis while arsenic can cause significant damage to the liver and the nervous system.
  • Asbestos: This pollutant is a serious health hazard and carcinogenic. Asbestos fibers can be inhaled and cause illnesses ....
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