Cause and Effect: Water Pollution Water pollution progresses every day in our lakes, oceans, rivers, and other bodies of water that we see and use in many ways. Water is essential for all living things to survive, yet people still pollute it. It’s pretty sad to be taking a trip to the beach with your family and you get there to see a sign that says the beach is closed. Or not being able …showed first 75 words of 689 total…

…showed last 75 words of 689 total…It contaminates what we drink and depend on, and what many animals live in. There are many causes for marine pollution, and many of them could be reduced if humans try, but many people don’t. Maybe if people knew more about what cause water pollution, then they would know more about what to do to help it. The major causes for marine pollution are oil spills, erosion, and sewage, industrial waste, and agricultural chemicals.