Causes and Effects of Water Pollution

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Kajal: Hello, Rajib. I saw a lot of rubbish in the canal today. It looked very dirty.

Rajib: Hello, Kajal. Yes, that is water pollution. It is a serious problem.

Kajal: What do we mean by water pollution?

Rajib: It means making water dirty and unsafe. Harmful waste and chemicals can pollute water.

Kajal: What are the main causes?

Rajib: Factory waste, sewage, household rubbish, plastic, oil, and chemicals are common causes.

Kajal: Do people also pollute rivers and ponds?

Rajib: Yes. Many people throw waste into water. Some boats can also add oil and dirt.

Kajal: How does dirty water harm people?

Rajib: It can make people sick. Dirty water may spread diseases and cause stomach illness.

Kajal: What about fish and other water animals?

Rajib: Pollution can harm or kill fish and other aquatic life. It can also damage their homes.

Kajal: Does it harm the environment too?

Rajib: Yes. Polluted water smells bad, looks dirty, and makes the environment unhealthy.

Kajal: What should people do?

Rajib: Factories should treat waste, and people should not throw rubbish into water.

Kajal: I understand now. We must keep our water clean.

Rajib: Exactly. Clean water is important for all living things.

Kajal: Thanks for explaining it.

Rajib: You're welcome. See you later.

Kajal: See you.

2.

Kajal: Hello, Rajib. I saw a lot of rubbish in the canal today. It looked very dirty.

Rajib: Hello, Kajal. Yes, that is water pollution. It is a serious problem. The bad smell was strong, and nobody wanted to go near it.

Kajal: What do we mean by water pollution?

Rajib: It means making water dirty and unsafe. Harmful waste and chemicals can pollute water. Water pollution makes rivers, canals, ponds, and lakes dirty and unsafe.

Kajal: What are the main causes?

Rajib: Factory waste, sewage, household rubbish, plastic, oil, and chemicals are common causes. Factory waste, home waste, plastic, oil, and dirty drains cause it.

Kajal: Do people also pollute rivers and ponds?

Rajib: Yes. Many people throw waste into water. Some boats can also add oil and dirt. Some people wash animals or throw rubbish directly into ponds.

Kajal: How does dirty water harm people?

Rajib: It can make people sick. Dirty water may spread diseases and cause stomach illness. Chemicals may enter water from farms when heavy rain washes the fields.

Kajal: What about fish and other water animals?

Rajib: Pollution can harm or kill fish and other aquatic life. It can also damage their homes. Dirty water can cause stomach illness and other serious diseases.

Kajal: Does it harm the environment too?

Rajib: Yes. Polluted water smells bad, looks dirty, and makes the environment unhealthy. Fish need clean water and oxygen. Pollution can destroy their homes.

Kajal: What should people do?

Rajib: Factories should treat waste, and people should not throw rubbish into water. People and factories must treat waste and keep it away from water. This idea is simple and easy to follow.

Kajal: I understand now. We must keep our water clean.

Rajib: Exactly. Clean water is important for all living things.

Kajal: Thanks for explaining it.

Rajib: You're welcome. See you later.

Kajal: See you.