Essay on healthy living, pollution free India

Q. What is an essay ?

A. An essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the author's own argument — but the
definition is vague, overlapping with those of a paper, an article, a pamphlet, and a short story.
Essays have traditionally been sub-classified as formal and informal. Formal essays are
characterized by "serious purpose, dignity, logical organization, length," whereas the informal
essay is characterized by "the personal element (self-revelation, individual tastes and
experiences, confidential manner), humor, graceful style, rambling structure, unconventionality
or novelty of theme.Format of an essay:

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Types of pollution
V
Popollution is a term which even kids are aware of these days. It has become so
pollution: pollution is a almost everyone acknowledges the fact that pollution is rising
continuously. The term ‘pollution’ means the manifestation of any unsolicited foreign
substance in something. When we talk about pollution on earth, we refer to the
contamination that is happening of the natural resources by various pollutants. All this
is mainly caused by human activities which harm the environment in ways more than
one. Therefore, an urgent need has arisen to tackle this issue straightaway. That is to
say, pollution is damaging our earth severely and we need to realize its effects and
prevent this damage. In this essay on pollution, we will see what are the effects of
pollution and how to reduce it
Water pollution:

Q.What is water pollution ?

A. Water is the most important resource for survival on a planet. It is the essence of
life on our planet – Earth. Yet if you ever see a river or lake around your city, it would
be evident to you that we are facing a very serious problem of Water pollution. Let us
educate ourselves about water and water pollution. Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface
is covered by water, seventy-six perfect of your body is made up of water.

Water and Water Cycle

As you already know water is everywhere and all around.  However, we have a fixed
amount of water on earth. It just changes its states and goes through a cyclic order,
known as the Water Cycle. The water cycle is a natural process that is continuous in
nature. It is the pattern in which the water from oceans, seas, lakes, etc gets
evaporated and turns to vapor. After which it goes through the process of
condensation, and finally precipitation when it falls back to earth as rain or snow.

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (like oceans, seas, lakes, rivers,

aquifers, and groundwater) usually caused due to human activities. Water pollution is
any change, minor or major in the physical, chemical or biological properties of water
that eventually leads to a detrimental consequence of any living organism. Drinking
water, called Potable Water, is considered safe enough for human and animal
consumption.
Sources of Water Pollution

1.) Domestic Waste

2.) Industrial effluents

3.) Insecticides and pesticides

4.) Detergents and Fertilizers

Some of the water pollutions are caused by direct Sources, such as factories, waste
management facilities, refineries, etc, that directly releases waste and dangerous by-
products into the nearest water source without treating them. Indirect sources
include pollutants that infuse in the water bodies via groundwater or soil or via the
atmosphere through acidic rain.

Effects of Pollution of Water

The effects of Water Pollution are:

Diseases: In humans, drinking or consuming polluted water in any way has many
disastrous effects on our health. It causes typhoid, cholera, hepatitis and various
other diseases.

Eradication of Ecosystem: Ecosystem is extremely dynamic and responds to even

small changes in the environment. Increasing water pollution can cause an entire
ecosystem to collapse if left unchecked.

Essay on healthy living, pollution free India

Q. What is an essay ?

A. An essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the author's own argument — but the
definition is vague, overlapping with those of a paper, an article, a pamphlet, and a short story.
Essays have traditionally been sub-classified as formal and informal. Formal essays are
characterized by "serious purpose, dignity, logical organization, length," whereas the informal
essay is characterized by "the personal element (self-revelation, individual tastes and
experiences, confidential manner), humor, graceful style, rambling structure, unconventionality
or novelty of theme.Format of an essay:

Introduction
Body

Conclusion

Types of pollution
V
Popollution is a term which even kids are aware of these days. It has become so
pollution: pollution is a almost everyone acknowledges the fact that pollution is rising
continuously. The term ‘pollution’ means the manifestation of any unsolicited foreign
substance in something. When we talk about pollution on earth, we refer to the
contamination that is happening of the natural resources by various pollutants. All this
is mainly caused by human activities which harm the environment in ways more than
one. Therefore, an urgent need has arisen to tackle this issue straightaway. That is to
say, pollution is damaging our earth severely and we need to realize its effects and
prevent this damage. In this essay on pollution, we will see what are the effects of
pollution and how to reduce it
Water pollution:

Q.What is water pollution ?

A. Water is the most important resource for survival on a planet. It is the essence of
life on our planet – Earth. Yet if you ever see a river or lake around your city, it would
be evident to you that we are facing a very serious problem of Water pollution. Let us
educate ourselves about water and water pollution. Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface
is covered by water, seventy-six perfect of your body is made up of water.

Water and Water Cycle

As you already know water is everywhere and all around.  However, we have a fixed
amount of water on earth. It just changes its states and goes through a cyclic order,
known as the Water Cycle. The water cycle is a natural process that is continuous in
nature. It is the pattern in which the water from oceans, seas, lakes, etc gets
evaporated and turns to vapor. After which it goes through the process of
condensation, and finally precipitation when it falls back to earth as rain or snow.

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (like oceans, seas, lakes, rivers,

aquifers, and groundwater) usually caused due to human activities. Water pollution is
any change, minor or major in the physical, chemical or biological properties of water
that eventually leads to a detrimental consequence of any living organism. Drinking
water, called Potable Water, is considered safe enough for human and animal
consumption.
Sources of Water Pollution

5.) Domestic Waste

6.) Industrial effluents

7.) Insecticides and pesticides

8.) Detergents and Fertilizers

Some of the water pollutions are caused by direct Sources, such as factories, waste
management facilities, refineries, etc, that directly releases waste and dangerous by-
products into the nearest water source without treating them. Indirect sources
include pollutants that infuse in the water bodies via groundwater or soil or via the
atmosphere through acidic rain.

Effects of Pollution of Water

The effects of Water Pollution are:

Diseases: In humans, drinking or consuming polluted water in any way has many
disastrous effects on our health. It causes typhoid, cholera, hepatitis and various
other diseases.

Eradication of Ecosystem: Ecosystem is extremely dynamic and responds to even

small changes in the environment. Increasing water pollution can cause an entire
ecosystem to collapse if left unchecked.

Eutrophication: Chemicals accumulation and infusion in a water body, encourages the

growth of algae. The algae form a layer on top of the pond or lake. Bacteria feed on
this algae and this event decreases the amount of oxygen in the water body, severely
affecting the aquatic life there

Effects of the food chain: Turmoil in food chain happens when the aquatic

animals (fish, prawns, seahorse, etc) consume the toxins and pollutants in the water, 
and then the humans consume them.
Prevention of Water Pollution

The best way to prevent large-scale water pollution is to try and reduce its harmful
effects. There are numerous small changes we can make to protect ourselves from a
future where water is scarce.

Conserve Water: Conserving water should be our first aim. Water wastage is a major
problem globally and we are only now waking up to the issue. Simple small changes
made domestically will make a huge difference.

Treatment of sewage: Treating waste products before disposing of it in water bodies

helps reduce water pollution on a large scale. Agriculture or other industries can
reuse this wastewater by reducing its toxic contents.

Use of environment-friendly products: By using soluble products that do not go on to

become pollutants, we can reduce the amount of water pollution caused by a
household.

Conclusion

Life is ultimately about choices and so is water pollution. We cannot live with sewage-
strewn beaches, contaminated rivers, and fish that are poisonous to drink and eat. To
avoid these scenarios,  we can work together to keep the environment clean so the
water bodies, plants, animals, and people who depend on it remain healthy. We can
take individual or teamed action to help reduce water pollution. As an example, by
using environmentally friendly detergents, not pouring oil down the drains, reducing
the usage of pesticides, and so on. We can take community action too to keep our
rivers and seas cleaner. And we can take action as countries and continents to pass
laws against water pollution. Working together, we can make water pollution less of a
problem—and the world a better place.
Canals, rivers and lakes in India often serve as dumping grounds for sewage, solid and liquid wastes. These are sources of
water pollution, as illustrated in Tamil Nadu (above) and West Bengal (below).

Water pollution is a major environmental issue in India. The largest source of water
pollution in India is untreated sewage.[1] Other sources of pollution include agricultural
runoff and unregulated small-scale industry. Most rivers, lakes and surface water in India are
polluted due to industries, untreated sewage and solid wastes.

The sewage
Sewage discharged from cities, towns and some villages is the predominant cause of water
pollution in India.

The solution
Water conservation in India is gaining pace. The Ganga rejuvenation efforts by the union
government, the Yamuna clean up are some of the government initiated efforts. [14] The Chennai
River Restoration trust's efforts to clean the Cooum, Adyar rivers in Chennai and civil society
efforts spearheaded by organizations like Environmentalist Foundation of
India (E.F.I) to clean lakes and ponds in the country are seen as significant development
towards water conservation.

The ghats of river Ganges are polluted.

Main article: Pollution of the Ganges

More than 500 million people live along the Ganges River.[17][18] An estimated 2,000,000

persons ritually bath daily in the river, which is considered holy by Hindus. [19] Ganges river
pollution is a major health risk.[20]
NRGBA was established by the Central Government of India, on 20 February 2009 under
Section 3(3) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. It also declared Ganges as the "National
River" of India.[21] The chair includes the Prime Minister of India and Chief
ministers of states through which the Ganges flows.[22]
The Yamuna
Further information: Pollution of the Yamuna River
The Oshiwara River is severely polluted with solid and liquid waste generated by Mumbai.

By an estimate by 2012, Delhi's sacred Yamuna river contained 7,500 coliform

bacteria per 100cc of water. A number of NGOs, pressure groups, eco-clubs, as well as
citizens' movements, have been active in their task to clean the river. [23]
Even though India revised its National Water Policy in 2002 to encourage community
participation and decentralize water management, the country's complex bureaucracy ensures
that it remains a "mere statement of intent." Responsibility for managing water issues is
fragmented among a dozen different ministries and departments without any coordination. The
government bureaucracy and state-run project department has failed to solve the problem,
despite having spent many years and $140 million on this project.

Q. What are the healthy living habits in water pollution?

A. Eventually, humans are affected by this process as well. People can get diseases such as hepatitis by
eating seafood that has been poisoned. In many poor nations, there is always outbreak of cholera and
diseases as a result of poor drinking water treatment from contaminated waters.

Prevention :

Dispose of Toxic Chemicals Properly:

Household solvents, pesticides, and cleaners might not seem that bad. But,
bleach, paint, paint thinner, ammonia, and many chemicals are becoming a
serious problem. If you combine millions of people every month dumping toxic
chemicals down the drain or flushing them down the toilet, the effects add up.
This is why proper disposal is important.  
Many household chemicals can be recycled. Your community may have a
recycling center that can take the old paint, used motor oil, and other
chemicals and recycle them. Community collection centers and drop-off sites
also exist in some areas. Your community may even have a hazardous waste
collection day where those toxic old chemicals can be dropped off for safe
disposal.
Shop with Water Pollution in Mind: 
You can avoid issues with household chemicals and pesticides by not buying
products that contain persistent and dangerous chemicals in the first place.
Many companies now sell non-toxic cleaners and biodegradable cleaners and
pesticides. Spending a little extra money on those products automatically cuts
down on water pollution.

Do Not Pour Fat and Grease Down the Drain:

Grease, fat, and used cooking oil should be disposed of in the trash or kept in
a “fat jar” for disposal with other solid waste. Your pipes might clog and cause
sewer pipes to clog and back up into yards and basements. The waste also
contaminates local bodies of water.
Use Phosphate-Free Detergent and Dish Cleaner:
You can further cut down on water pollution by using just enough of these
cleaners to do the job. Phosphates aren’t the only harmful chemicals in
cleaners. Phosphates lead to algae blooms and kill fish and other aquatic
animals by reducing the oxygen in the water. 
Check Your Sump Pump or Cellar Drain:
Sometimes these devices drain into the town’s sanitary sewer pipes. This
connection dumps biological wastes, heavy metals, cleaning chemicals and
more into the system. If you have a sump pump or cellar drain and aren’t sure
where they drain to, you should be able to find out by checking with the city’s
pollution control department.
Dispose of Medical Waste Properly:
Never flush medicines down the toilet, and never dump them in the nearest
pond or creek. The drugs tend to accumulate in the water, and in fish and
other wildlife. Hormones and other compounds end up causing a variety of
health problems in fish and birds and contaminate drinking water that people
and livestock use.
Eat More Organic Food:
While chemicals can be used on organic foods, they tend to be produced with
few synthetic chemicals. Eating organic reduces the amount of chemical
pollution that ends up in the water. The food we choose to eat has a huge
impact on environmental quality, between the chemicals used to grow food,
the fuel used to transport the crops, and the fuel used to power farm
equipment on industrial farms.
Ways to stop water pollution:
1. Turning sewage water to drinking water .
2. Using Floating Wetlands to Make Water Bodies Pollutant-Free.
3.Purification of Groundwater Within 30 Minutes.

4. Don't treat water as humans hair.

5. Using AI and Robotics to solve water Woes.