Water Pollution From Agricultural Activities (by Pesticides and Fertilizer), that Impact on Human Health and the Environment

Abstract

Bangladesh is a major agricultural country, more than 70% of the population is dependent on the crops produced by rural farmers. Rural farmers are facing various problems while growing crops for the people. When farmers apply pesticides and fertilizers on the land, it has a serious effect on their health for example: eye and skin irritation, headache, inhalation and many more. Moreover, pesticides and fertilizers used in crops are mixing with rain water and entering the pond water. This is polluting the water. Biodiversity of aquatic plants and animals is being lost. On the other hand, the use of this water is causing various health problems to the villagers such as; dermatitis, allergies, skin diseases and other. we have collected water from ponds which infested with pesticides and fertilizer. Has collected water from two sides of this pond and upstream zone. The waters are then tested in lab and comparatively higher values of ph-acidity, EC, TDS and Total Harness etc. Water contains a lot of acid which is relatively harmful to everyone. This polluted water is having a devastating effect on ecosystem and biodiversity diversity and with the user health risks are increasing day by day. So, the damage of farmer health and other local people. And environmental balance increasing day by day. We need to work together to protect environmental health, human health, biodiversity and ecosystems. Because these are very important elements of the environment.