Water pollution
Water pollution is the introduction of chemicals and other materials into rivers, streams, oceans, and other bodies of water that cause harm to living organisms and the natural environment.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
How long it usually lasts:
Related questions
A 41-year old asked:
How can we stop water pollution?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
What seems to be the root cause of air and water pollution in the phillipines?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
What fruits are most likely to be affected by water pollution?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
What are the diseases that cause by air pollution and water pollution?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
What are the health effects of air pollution and water pollution on children?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
Is water pollution a cause for dental fluorosis?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Should I buy fruits high in water from places with a lot of pollution?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
How does children's cnacer affect me? Is it a reflection of pollution and toxins in our (and my) food and water?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 26-year old female asked:
Is iced water bad for health?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 23-year old female asked:
How is water good to the body?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
Is boiled water is more clean?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
What is a water-borne disease?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 52-year old asked:
Is 5 litres of water a day bad?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
What causes water to break early?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 53-year old female asked:
Is bottled spring water healthy ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A member asked:
I don't like water what can I do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 59-year old female asked:
I. Retaing water what can. I. Take?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A female asked:
How can i break my own water safely?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
How important is water for the body?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
What are tears made of besides water?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old male asked:
Is sparking water good or bad for you?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 46-year old asked:
What is water do for your body in all?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
Is two gallons of water a day too much?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
Is it possible to be allergic to water?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 18-year old asked:
Is showering in cold water good for you?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
Can water be applied during masturbatiion?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
What will it feel like when my water breaks?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 50-year old asked:
What number of water tablets should I take.?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 18-year old female asked:
How much water should a person have in a day?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: water?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Partner With Us
For Organizations
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
