Causes, negative effects, and preventive methods of water pollution in Ethiopia

Water is a finite resource necessary for life and sustainable development. Ethiopia has considerable potential for freshwater resources in East Africa. All living beings depend on water for growth and upkeep, and it is essential for supporting environmental balance and biodiversity. Ethiopia does not able to offer clean water to half of its population, and it does not make good use of its water resources. Many Ethiopians who live in urban areas struggle to have access to a consistent and adequate quantity of drinking water. Only a small number of city dwellers have access to enough of clean water. Both human activity and natural events may contaminate water. In developing nations, a major concern for public health and water security is the degradation of quality of water brought on by human activities and weak enforcement. The effectiveness of policies and institutional frameworks to address pollution, as well as their effects on the ecological status and biota of rivers, are little understood in spite of growing pollution levels in many tropical African nations. This article focuses on giving an outline of the reasons for Ethiopia's water pollution and ways to stop it.

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Water is crucial for life and sustainable development, yet Ethiopia faces challenges in providing clean water to its population and effectively utilizing its water resources. Urban areas in Ethiopia struggle to have access to sufficient clean drinking water, and both human activity and natural events contribute to water contamination. The degradation of water quality due to human activities and weak enforcement is a major concern for public health and water security in developing nations. This article aims to outline the reasons behind Ethiopia's water pollution and propose solutions to address this issue.