🌾 Farm Structures

🔍 Types of Water Supply Structures

• 💧 Boreholes: Deep holes drilled into the ground to access water from underground aquifers.
• 🕳️ Wells: Shallow structures dug to reach groundwater close to the surface.
• 🏞️ Dams: Large barriers built to hold back water, forming a reservoir or lake for water supply.

🛠️ Borehole Maintenance

• 🔍 Regular inspections of the well, pump, and surrounding structures to ensure they are in good working condition.
• ⚠️ Preventative measures to avoid contamination or damage to the water supply.

📖 Definition of Water Pollution

🚱 Water Pollution: The contamination of water bodies with harmful substances, which can be toxic to both humans and animals.

🌾 Causes of Water Pollution on Farms

• 🌱 Use of Nitrogenous Fertilizers: Excess fertilizers can seep into groundwater or run off into nearby water sources, leading to pollution.
• 🧪 Careless Use of Herbicides and Pesticides: Chemicals used in farming can contaminate water supplies if not managed properly.

🛡️ Preventing and Controlling Water Pollution on Farms

🛠️ Ways to Prevent Pollution:

• ♻️ Proper Disposal of Farm Chemicals: Ensure that herbicides and pesticides are disposed of in a safe manner to avoid contamination.
• 🚽 Construction of Pit Latrines: In rural areas, use pit latrines to manage human waste and prevent it from contaminating water sources.
• 📍 Proper Siting of Water Supplies: Position water supply structures away from areas prone to contamination by sewage or industrial waste.