POLLUTIONS: CAUSE, CONSEQUENCES AND SOLUTION IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD

Pollutions are simply things undesirable or detrimental to our sorrounding, environment or ecosystem. These pollutions results from man-made or human activities either conciously or otherwise ranging from noise, chemicals, wastes etc. Pollution can lead to or contribute to several health challenges or conditions, hence the need for proactive steps and quick interventions. Take for example, wastes generated from different houses in the neighborhood if not well disposed, this can result to foul smell in the neighborhood causing air pollution and attracts insects/vectors/carrier of different diseases and hence lead to debilitating health of the occupants in the neighborhood.

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In my neighborhood, two major pollutions are water pollution and noise pollution. These water pollution results from the wastes generated from a popular mart/eatery in my town of residence but lack proper drainage system for emptying these sewage into the appropriate channel. This made the major road leading to the house i lived to be water logged and hence houses mosquitos and all sorts. Efforts were made to reach out to the owner of this big mart/eatery but was futile. It was until when the situation was reported on a popular radio station that brought an end to it even as he dug a drainage for proper sewage channelling and that solves it all.

In the same neighborhood and from the same mart/eatery, there is a lounge in the place and people patronise it very well. They do organise different activities on consistent basis which involves blasting music with volume at its peak. This sometimes runs late into the night and this is a major noise pollution in my area. Noise pollution if not well managed can result to hearing loss or hearing defeats with the need for quick intervention. Sleeping at night might be a little bit challenging because I'm sensitive to sound been musically inclined and hence, i can't sleep in a noisy place. I just have to adapt to it over time though its getting better though i presumed people have logged similar complaint.

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The construction of the drainage has put an end to the waterlogged road and air pollution from the improper sewage disposal but the noise pollution still needs to be worked on. My major concern is even the young children in the neighborhood who because of the noise pollution may develop hearing defects and i think there should be enforcement of laws as regards noise pollution and other sources of pollution. The lack of proper enforcement by the government is why some people especially business owners do things without proper consideration of what effects it will have on other people. Anything that has to do with pollution should grossly be discouraged and responded to quickly. Few weeks ago, the Lagos state enforcement agency in Nigeria sealed up some places for pollution related offences and this is commendable. Even as the water pollution has been summoned, that of the noise pollution is ongoing which i believe will be addressed to the end soon. Thanks so much for reading even as comments and contributions are welcomed.

This is my entry to @Hivelearners weekly featured contents, week 157 episode 02 on "Cause Of Pollution" Thumbnail designed using Canva.