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Page 1: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Water PollutionRERC TIOF January P5/6

Page 2: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Water PollutionWater pollution occurs when energy and other

materials are released into the water, contaminating the quality of it for other users.

Page 3: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Different Causes of Water Pollution

• Marine Dumping• Nuclear Waste• Industrial Waste• Oil pollution• Sewage mainly from

households

Page 4: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Oil Spills

Oil spills are one of the most common ways to pollute our water system.

Page 5: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Effects on the Environment

• Toxic Waste

• Our Sources of Water

• Diseases caused by…Drinking contaminated waterWashing in contaminated waterSwimming in contaminated water

Page 6: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Effects on Animals & Birds

• 200 turtles in Australia’s surrounding waters die each year.

• Birds and mammals become coated in oil.

Page 7: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

WATER IS A VERY IMPORTANT NATURAL RESOURCE,

PLEASE TRY TO PRESERVE IT!

Page 8: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

What can you do?

Page 9: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Turn off running water!

Page 10: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

Be cautious what you flush!

Page 11: Water Pollution RERC TIOF January P5/6. Water Pollution Water pollution occurs when energy and other materials are released into the water, contaminating.

What can you do?Arrange a litter pick in local community.

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