Water is also used to produce electricity either by heating it, or by using its power as it falls from dams and waterfalls to turn big turbines. People also use water for recreation, such as swimming, fishing and boating. The oceans and other waterways such as rivers, lakes and man made canals are used to transport people and goods from place to place, by ships and barges. Water Pollution Dumping of harmful chemicals, oil spillages, rubbish and farm wastes can all cause water pollution. Even litter can wash into stormwater drains and end up in the bay or the ocean.
Polluted water can kill fish and other animals.
It is dangerous to water birds, and may kill the tiny plants and animals on which fish feed. Because water is so essential to our survival, we must treat it as the precious resource that it is by being environmentally aware and by practicing good habits at home. Click here for some tips on saving water .