What causes water pollution in Trinidad and Tobago?

What causes water pollution in Trinidad and Tobago?

The pervasive nature of freshwater pollution from domestic sewage, agricultural and industrial effluent, is a significant threat to the environment in Trinidad and Tobago.

How does water get polluted case study?

Water pollution is a national and global issue. The study identified dumping of waste as one of the most important causes of water pollution; untreated sewage as the second most important cause of water pollution and industrial discharge as the third most important cause of water pollution.

What is the most polluted river in Trinidad?

Caroni River Basin
The Caroni River Basin is one of the most polluted river basins in the country, and is subject to pollutants from industrial effluent, sewage and domestic waste, agricultural and urban run-off.

How can you stop water pollution?

Ways to Prevent Water Pollution

1. Pick up litter and throw it away in a garbage can.
2. Blow or sweep fertilizer back onto the grass if it gets onto paved areas.
3. Mulch or compost grass or yard waste.
4. Wash your car or outdoor equipment where it can flow to a gravel or grassy area instead of a street.

How does water pollution affect rivers?

The pollutants can cause algae to grow quickly. These ‘blooms’ of algae may produce toxins that harm other life in the river. When the algae die and decay, this uses up much of the oxygen in the stream. Without enough oxygen in the water, invertebrates and fish will suffocate .

What is the introduction of water pollution?

Water pollution is a broad term that describes any kind of contamination of bodies of water such as rivers, lakes or wetlands with substances that can pose threats to human health or the natural environment. Such pollution is a major source of death and disease worldwide, especially in developing nations.

How can water pollution be controlled?

What is the longest river in Trinidad?

Caroni River
The Caroni River is the largest river in Trinidad and Tobago, running for 40 km (25 mi) from its origins in the Northern Range on the island of Trinidad, through the northern lowlands of the Caroni Plains and enters the Gulf of Paria at the Caroni Swamp.