Effects of industrial waste on environment

 Effects of industrial waste on environment

It is very important to figure out the effects of industrial waste on environment. There are 3 main consequences. In the first place, industrial gaseous waste causes air pollution. Using fossil fuels such as gas, coal and oil to create electricity for power industries and manufacturing operations can produce toxic chemicals that are generated to the air through chimneys and exhaust pipes. Most of air pollutants include NOx, COx, SOx, etc. These chemicals increase the risks of suffering from cancer, lower respiratory systems . They can also cause ozone depletion and global warming.

Next, water can be contaminated from pollutants entering the water sources from waste industries. Most of the industries drop their waste directly into the lakes, rivers and seas without treatment which makes water sources full of chemicals and turn into black. Water pollution poisons drinking water, damages the habitats of marine animals and irrigation systems of agriculture. People could not drink contaminated water, fishes and other animals couldn’t live in dirty habitats and agriculture is in a shortage of water. More than that, the gaseous stream containing high amounts of SO2, NO2 and CO2 from contaminated lakes and rivers by acid rain that can cause many diseases for people and animals. Even, black rivers, lakes worsen the beautiful images of our planet. As a result, every creature can’t exist anymore.

Industrial waste can result in soil pollution. Soil pollution is defined as soil contaminated with liquid and solid toxic waste. Waste products from manufacturing, effluent from industries and fuel spills are the main reason causing soil pollution. Pollutants in soil lessen the quality of soil and creating problems in agriculture and destroying local vegetation. It also causes chronic health issues for the people that come in contact with such soil on a daily basis. Besides, soil pollution may be hazardous to children’s brain, make people headaches and eye irritation.

In brief, the effects of industrial waste on environment are very great. Industrial waste causes air, soil and water pollution that are very harmful to people’s health. People should spend their time learning about effects of industrial waste on environment and then find out solutions to limit these consequences before it is too late.
 
 
 

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