All types of industries; whether big or small generate hazardous wastes. But there are some companies which try to get rid of their dangerous waste by simply dumping it illegally. All for saving money at the cost of the environment. Its a threat to our rivers, lakes, air, land, oceans and ultimately to our health, environment and our future.
The practice of discarding chemicals, which are highly toxic in nature, into rivers is highly hazardous to the environment. It has a severe adverse impact on the quality of water. When disposed of improperly; it contaminates ground and surface water supplies. As a result, it contaminates drinking water which in turn affects public health as well as aquatic life. Quite often our beautiful rivers become the victim of poisonous waste being thrown into them. A large number of fishes have been killed because of the polluted water in rivers.
Such unfair actions not only pollute the environment but also pose serious health hazards. Breast cancer, prostate cancer and childhood brain disorders are increasing at an alarming rate and the increasing rates of contamination and pollution have only furthered these health problems. There is...