Harmful Effects Of Thermal Pollution

Harmful Effects Of Thermal Pollution

A decrease in Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Levels

The waterbody to which the polluted water is discharged from the industries becomes warm.

This reduces the DO levels in it.

Reduced DO levels can cause the marine flora and fauna to suffocate and this may result in anaerobic conditions.

Increased Toxins

The release of contaminated water causes a drastic increase in toxin levels.

Discharged water can contain dangerous toxins like methane, carbon dioxide, arsenic, etc.

Such toxins can have a severe impact on the local aquatic ecosystem and the ecology.

Biodiversity Reduction

Biodiversity is essential for maintaining the balance of the ecosystem.

When the pollution levels increase in water bodies due to thermal pollution, it can make the aquatic ecosystem unfit for many species.

Adverse Impact on Ecology

The ecological balance should be maintained at all costs.

There are aquatic species that are highly sensitive to the rise in water temperature.

Some of them can be sensitive to even a 1-degree rise in temperature.

Impact on Reproductive Systems

This can negatively affect the reproductive systems of the aquatic species.

While they may still be able to mate for reproduction, the chances of defects in newborns will be drastically higher.

Increases Metabolic Rate

Thermal pollution can affect the metabolic rate of aquatic species.

It causes an increase in certain enzyme activities that force the species to consume more food.

Loss of Species

Continued and sharp increases in thermal pollution can lead to loss of aquatic species.

Many species would find it difficult to survive in such conditions.

This may even lead to their migration to a more suitable environment and the loss of marine species.

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