Flat boats called barges transport goods up and down rivers. Because people have used rivers for so many things, water pollution has become a problem. Water runoff from farms and cities has chemicals in it that make rivers dirty. The dirty water is not only bad for the fish and other river life, but it can make our drinking water dirty, too. Water treatment plants have been built to help protect our rivers and keep our drinking water safe.
Rivers are wonderful things.
They make it possible for us to transport goods, make electricity, farm and have water to drink. Because they offer us so much, they deserve great respect and should not be taken for granted. Inc. This information is for educational use only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. Check out our educational CD-ROM about Rivers.