by Tom McNamara | Sep 12, 2023 | All, Events, Impacts, Pollution
What is water pollution? Water pollution refers to the contamination or degradation of water bodies, including lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater, and even drinking water sources, by various pollutants. These pollutants can be of natural origin or result from human...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 8, 2023 | Events, Impacts, Solutions, Waste Water
Sewage Sewage is a broad term that encompasses all types of waste and wastewater produced by households and industries, It is made up of the following types of waste water: Blackwater specifically refers to wastewater that is generated by toilets and contains human...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Events, Impacts, Waste Water
What it provides Sewage is considered a pollutant because it contains a wide range of harmful substances that can have negative impacts on the environment when released. These substances include bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and nutrients that can harm aquatic life,...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Fresh Water, Impacts, Waste Water
Algal blooms Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are caused by the rapid growth of certain types of algae, which can release toxins that can harm aquatic life, wildlife and human health. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria (covered in our previous post), can bloom...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Fresh Water, Impacts, Waste Water
Blue-green algae Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a group of photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in a wide range of aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. They are considered to be one of the oldest forms of life on Earth,...
