Water, Water Everywhere
Water is everywhere. You see it in rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, springs and oceans. It is a common place or thing to us that perhaps, you haven’t thought of how vital water is for the survival of every little thing in the world.During our ancestors’ days, rivers and streams provided them with fresh drinking water. They were also provided with fishes or even other aquatic animals that can be eaten. But that was a long time ago. Today, most of the bodies of the water have become polluted. Even those under the ground are contaminated.
What bodies of water do you see in your community? These are probably fresh water bodies such as rivers and streams. Living in these bodies of water are plants and animals that depend each other to survive. They also provide humans and land animals food.
What do you notice about the quality of water in most our rivers, lakes and streams? Can you say that our freshwater is fresh and clean? That’s a big no. Sadly, our careless and irresponsible activities produce too much harmful substances and wastes that contaminate or pollute the environment, including the bodies of water.
Everyday, each one of us generates or releases harmful wastes. When thrown into rivers and lakes, these harmful wastes pollute the waters. When waters are polluted, the animals and plants living in it are affected. It is either their growth retarded or they will just die. Consider this: The plastic bag you throw into the water does not break down easily and therefore remains in the water for a long period of time. It can trap or strangle animals. On the other hand, biodegradable wastes such as leftover food breeds bacteria. These bacteria use up the water oxygen, robbing plants and animals of this precious gas that they need in order to survive. Without oxygen, plants and animals will simply die. Sewage, infectious agents and chemical pollutants poison these organisms. When these organisms die, they will not be able to reproduce and multiply; when they can not reproduce, then the life cycle could no longer continue. This means that animals and plants in this habitat become extinct. What then is left? Bodies of water-that can no longer sustain life.
Harmful wastes, garbage, refuse leftovers, trash. Whatever you call it, wastes does not belong to waters. Both biodegradable and non-biodegradable refuse should not be disposed of properly. How do we do manage waste? We can practice the 3Rs-Reduce the amount if trash you discard by Reusing containers and products, and Recycling as much as possible. By being more careful and responsible, you help continue the cycle in your hands.
But what is more alarming? The more alarming is that bodies of water are beginning to dry up and therefore, water is becoming scarce. If we do not begin using resources wisely and utilize it effectively, our generation and the future generations may not have enough water to keep them alive.
The choice lies in our hands. When will we decide when there’s nothing left? Decide today.
posted by markanthony @ 11:57 AM
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