state the measure that must be taken to check water pollution by sewage
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→ Water pollution is majorly caused by release of sewage into water source areas or bodies in major cities . Industrial waste release causes more harm to the water bodies especially the aquatic lives . Polluted water is unsuitable for human consumption hence when used can cause disorders in human functionality .
Explanation :
→ Measure can be taken to curb and prevent the casualties of water pollution by sewages include :
→ 1. Prevention of county and municipal drainage system getting into water sources like lakes and rivers to prevent pollution . This can be achieved through initiation of regulations that protects water areas .
→ 2. Prevention of industrial , agricultural and other harmful chemicals into water sources . Rules should be put in place to control industrial disposal of waste through treatment before disposal . Also excessive use of chemicals by farmers should be discouraged .
→ 3. Creating awareness among the people on the harms of water pollution and encourage them not to interfere with the flow water sources .
→ 4. House hold wastes ; liquid and solid should be prevented from reaching water sources .
→ 5. Environmentalist should initiate and encourage use of proper means of waste disposal in our habitations .
