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According to Goel (2006), the mere fact that smaller cities report less instances of water pollution than larger cities is a clear indicator of the relationship that exists between population density and water pollution levels. In the final analysis, "population growth and industrialization, both work synergistically to increase the levels of pollution" (Goel, 2006).
With the various issues presented in the text above in mind, prevention remains one of the best and most valid solutions to the problem of water pollution. To begin with, there exists a need to ensure that all toxic chemicals are disposed off in a proper and safe way. Proper treatment of waste material is also another critical preventive measure. The enactment of proper laws and regulations governing the disposal of chemicals and other wastes is yet another way of preventing water pollution before it takes place. Ordinarily, such laws should be directed to all installations whose waste products could end up contaminating water. In addition to being enacted, the said laws should also be fully enforced.
Yet another important approach towards solving the problem of water pollution has got to do with cleaning up contaminated water. Some of the most common methods of purification or disinfection include but they are not limited to chloramine and chlorine disinfection, radium removal, etc. There also exists a number of industrial water purification techniques. In the U.S., states like Texas according to Spoolman and Miller (2011) get approximately forty percent of their "drinking water from recycling and purifying wastewater."
Individuals could also be sensitized on ways of...
For instance, farmers could in this case be asked to embrace organic farming techniques. Littering near water bodies could also be discouraged. In my view, these small sacrifices would pay off significantly in the long-run.
Conclusion
Given the discussion above, water pollution can be regarded one of the biggest and most urgent threats the environment faces today. This is more so the case given the negative impact water pollution has on both land and aquatic life. For this reason, the relevance of taking decisive steps aimed at ensuring that water is not polluted cannot be overstated. However, to be successful, such an undertaking would require the active participation of all the stakeholders including but not limited to the government, the relevant regulatory bodies, scientific organizations, etc.
References
Girard, J. (2009). Principles of Environmental Chemistry (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Goel, P.K. (2006). Water Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Control. New York: New Age International.
McKinney, M.L., Schoch, R.M. & Yonavjak, L. (2007). Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions (4th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Miller, G.T. & Spoolman, S. (2008). Environmental Science. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education.
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