What Is It?
Domestic Pollution is the pollution caused to the earth by domestic use.
· Sewage originating primarily from kitchen,bathroom, and laundry sources.
· Waste from food preparation, dishwashing, garbage, toilets, baths, showers, and sinks, etc.
Sewage is the term used for wastewater that often contains faeces, urine and laundry waste. Sewage disposal is a major problem in developing countries as many people in these areas don’t have access to sanitary conditions and clean water. Untreated sewage water in areas without access to sanitary conditions can contaminate the water, which can result with diseases.
· Sewage originating primarily from kitchen,bathroom, and laundry sources.
· Waste from food preparation, dishwashing, garbage, toilets, baths, showers, and sinks, etc.
Sewage is the term used for wastewater that often contains faeces, urine and laundry waste. Sewage disposal is a major problem in developing countries as many people in these areas don’t have access to sanitary conditions and clean water. Untreated sewage water in areas without access to sanitary conditions can contaminate the water, which can result with diseases.
Domestic Problem
Domestic sewage contains a wide variety of dissolved and suspended pollutants. The main organic materials are food and vegetable wastes. Plant nutrients come from chemical soaps, washing powders, etc. Domestic sewage is also very likely to contain disease-causing bacteria, which can travel on any waste. The various substances that we use for keeping our houses clean add to water pollution because they contain harmful chemicals. Many detergents and washing powders have phosphates which are used to soften the water, and do many more things. These and other chemicals contained in washing powders affect the health of all forms of life in the water.
Effects of Domestic Pollution
Bathers are at increased risk of catching any illness from bacteria and viruses in the sewage effluent. Shellfish breath water through their gills, but have to strain to trap microscopic plants and animals for food. If the water was contaminated with disease-causing bacteria, these could be consumed as food by shellfish. When eaten raw or somewhat cooked, these shellfish can make people sick. Certain fish in contaminated waters can develop high levels of toxic substances. When these foods are taken in frequently over a lifetime, they may increase the risk of unwanted health effects. Detergents can cause liver and kidney damage, while sewage water carries diseases that may be extremely harmful to the human body, and all of the sea life around the area.