Individual Efforts and Educative Campaigns

There are immeasurable ways individuals and groups can take initiative or educate people on the dangers of water pollution. It is always a great starting point as a means of fighting the wider causes of water pollution. Individuals and groups aware of the dangers of water pollution can educate family, friends, and even the society as a whole through joint campaigns and advocacy. Examples include the use of media, institutions, and online educative forums. Educative topics can include:

• The need to use waste bins by never throwing rubbish into riversides, beaches or water bodies.
• Wise use of water can also reduce the amount of wastewater that will require treatment.
• Avoiding throwing of oils, paints, chemicals and medicines in sink drain or toilet can as well contribute to reducing the dangers of water pollution. Waste consumer products and utilities such as drugs, battery cells, and other chemical wastes can be disposed at designated disposal points where the relevant authorities can collect and dispose them effectively.
• Use of more environmentally friendly consumer products at home and in public places can also considerably relieve the pollution burden.

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