(a) Describe causes and effects of water pollution. (10mks) (b) Describe the various control measures for water borne diseases. (10mks)
a)
b)
- Agrochemical from neighboring farms causes eutrophication e.g. pesticides; poison the fish and plants life (living organism)
- siltation – reduce photosynthesis; clog gills of fish; causes turbidity
- -industrial wastes e.g lead, mercury (heavy metals)hence poisoning; are fixed in the food chain that gets its way to man
- untreated sewage – causes eutrophication; reduce oxygen in water; causes decomposition; causes diseases; increases turbidity reducing light penetration
- spilt oil from tankers or used oil from garage; limits supply of oxygen to aquatic life; covers stomata of plants; clogging gills and feathers of bird
- hot water – kills organisms; reduces concentration of oxygen
b)
- proper sanitation
- proper hygiene
- boiling drinking water
- avoid coming into contact with water bare footed
- draining stagnant water
- washing fruits with clean water
- proper cooking of food
- destroying the vectors
- proper storage of food / cover food .
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