1. Introduction
The importance of water for sustenance of life cannot be overemphasized. Whether it is in use of running
water in our homes, rearing cattle and growing crops in our farms, or the increased uses in industry, remain
immeasurable. It is important therefore, to not that depletion of this commodity either through contamination,
or careless use results in serous consequences.
2. Water Pollution
Water is considered polluted if some substances or condition is present to such a degree that the water
cannot be used for a specific purpose. Olaniran (1995) defined water pollution to be the presence of
excessive amounts of a hazard (pollutants) in water in such a way that it is no long suitable for drinking,
bathing, cooking or other uses. Pollution is the introduction of a contamination into the environment
(Webster.com, 2010). It is created by industrial and commercial waster, agricultural practices, everyday
human activities and most notably, models of transportation. No matter where you go and what you do, there
are remnants earths environmental and its inhabitants in many ways. The three main types of pollution are:
Land Pollution, Air Pollution and Water Pollution. Both for the purpose of this research, emphasis are on
water pollution and control.