What causes water pollution?

• Water pollution happens when harmful things contaminate our water.
• This can make the water dirty and unsafe for people, plants, and animals.
• Common causes of water pollution include waste from factories, chemicals from farms, and littering.

Examples:

• When factories dump trash into rivers, it can make the water polluted and unhealthy for fish to live in.
• If farmers use too many chemicals on crops, rain can wash those chemicals into nearby lakes, making the water dirty.
• When people throw plastic bottles into the ocean, it not only makes the water dirty but can also hurt sea creatures.

Fun Fact: It's super important to keep our water clean! We can help by not littering and using less plastic!

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