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TO PRODUCE

Liters of water is needed

Source: www.statista.com/chart/19164/insatiable-thirst-of-fashion/

4.3. Sources of water pollution

European Environment Agency (EEA) mentions that Access to clean water for drinking and sanitary
purposes is a precondition for human health and well-being. Most people in Europe have access to
drinking water of good quality. However, in some parts the quality still frequently does not meet
basic biological and chemical standards.

Clean unpolluted water is also essential for our ecosystems. Plants and animals in lakes, rivers and
17 seas react to changes in their environment caused by changes in chemical water quality and physical
disturbance of their habitat.

The Main Causes of Water Pollution

• Industrial Waste. Industries and industrial sites across the world are a major
contributor to water pollution
• Marine Dumping
• Sewage and Wastewater
• Oil Leaks and Spills
• Agriculture
• Global Warming
• Radioactive Waste.

According to the European Environment Agency (EEA) almost all human activities can impact the
water. For agriculture, the key pollutants include nutrients, pesticides, sediment and fecal microbes.

Don’t hesitate to introduce a water based activity in class. Kids will enjoy playing with
water.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the
views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the

information contained therein.