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This article is a follow up article to The Effects of Polluted Water Part 1.\u00a0 In this article we will discuss ways to prevent water pollution.\u00a0 Click here to view ‘The Effects of Pollution Part 1’ before continuing, to learn what water pollution is, what causes it and what the health and environmental consequences are.<\/p>\n
\u00a0As discussed in The Effects of Water Pollution Part 1, “…water pollution is a problem that all of us should be aware of.\u00a0 Water Pollution and contamination is an increasing topic of concern and all the health risks involved should be well understood.”<\/p>\n
\u00a0The world pollution problem can easily be improved and prevented if everyone takes responsibility for their own pollution. \u00a0This is easier than most people may think, it all starts with taking precautions in your own home:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Short facts” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||8px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”10px|40px|10px|40px|false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0b36c4″ box_shadow_style=”preset6″ box_shadow_color=”#0b36c4″]<\/p>\n Hygiene is the #1 cause of Gastro<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text ul_type=”none” ul_item_indent=”16px” admin_label=”1-5 More words” module_class=”icon_list arrow_carrot-right” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” ul_line_height=”2.2em” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0B36C4″ header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#0B36C4″ hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_tablet=”” text_font_phone=”” text_font_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Almost any every day household activity can possibly translate into water pollution.\u00a0 From the fertilizers in your garden to the oil from driveways, paint and solvent residues from walls and decks, and even pet feces.\u00a0 When it rains these are all washed into the storm water sewage systems as well as rivers, streams and lakes.\u00a0 These are all water sources where we get our drinking water from, and how contaminated the source is determines the quality of our drinking water.<\/p>\n Below are a list of easy and essential steps in preventing water pollution around the house:<\/p>\n Hard surfaces such as asphalt and concrete don’t allow the water to seep into the ground and therefore run off your property and into the storm water systems. Good alternatives to solid surfaces<\/strong> would be grass, gravel, deck wood, paving stones or inter locking bricks.\u00a0 These all allow water to run into the soil.\u00a0 You can also control where the water on your roof flows by redirecting your gutters.\u00a0 It’s best to position them so that rain water flows off into the garden where it can seep into the soil.<\/p>\n Use native plants and environmentally friendly fertilizers<\/strong>.\u00a0 Plants that are native to a certain area use less water because they are accustomed to the climate.\u00a0 They are also accustomed to the habitat and are great hosts for other flora, as well as fauna.<\/p>\n \u00a0You should always use chemical free, natural fertilizers like compost.\u00a0 It is easy to create your own compost at home by buying a compost bin.\u00a0 This helps keep waste from becoming land fill.\u00a0 Alternatively you could use natural fertilizers, soil conditioners or rotted manure.\u00a0 These will all help your soil retain moisture and keep your minimize your pollution.<\/p>\n Be sure not to over water your garden.\u00a0 A large percentage of household water use and wastage is due to home irrigation systems.\u00a0 If your garden isn’t flat, try not to use inefficient sprinkler system that don’t cover all areas of your garden.\u00a0 Install a rain gauge so that you know exactly how much water your garden is getting. \u00a0This way you know not to water your garden if you don’t need to.\u00a0 Over watering gardens is one of the main reasons for chemicals draining from the soil and running into water systems.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”fact” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0b36c4″ box_shadow_style=”preset6″ box_shadow_color=”#0b36c4″]<\/p>\n Did you know nearly 96% of people suffer from Gastro in their life<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sureaqua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Survival-Banner-392-72-Basic-Its-better-to-sure-200727-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Survival Banner 392 72 Basic-Its better to sure 200727″ url=”https:\/\/sureaqua.com\/shop-now\/” admin_label=”Advertising Line” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#0B36C4″ hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.6em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”15px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#0B36C4″]<\/p>\n Ideally before you choose your everyday household products, you should be looking out for non-toxic alternatives.\u00a0 You can research products<\/strong> on your chosen supermarkets website and take note of the environmentally friendly products.\u00a0 When you are finished with them you can make sure that they make their way into the recycling bin or what ever recycling program your city or town offers.\u00a0 As long as the container and it’s contents don’t go into the ground, then you are making a difference.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” parallax=”on” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”7px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.5.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_2_text_color=”#0B36C4″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||”]<\/p>\n Lastly, go onto local government websites to find information on your local water situation<\/strong>.\u00a0 This way you can know the risks you face and aim to make a difference in your community.\u00a0 Be an activist in all the movements for better protection of our environment. 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Have fewer hard surfaces:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Preventing Pollution in your Garden:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Throw Away Household Products Properly<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Educate Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n