Water Pollution Everyday each of us uses about 140 litres of water in our homes - over one bath full! But it is being polluted. Our rivers and underground water supplies are threatened by poisons leaking from waste dumps, chemicals from industry and pollution from farms, while sewage pollutes some of our best beaches. Wildlife is most at risk from this pollution. But some pollutants can make their way into our drinking water supply, potentially damaging our health. Pollutants may also be taken up into the food chain. In 1997, for example, a report revealed many fish oils used as health supplements were found to be contaminated with dioxins, which can cause cancer. As well as threatening the health of humans and wildlife, polluted water can be expensive and difficult to clean up. The water industry is spending vast amounts of money on equipment to remove pollution. Everyone believe sea, rivers, ground water and drinking water should not be needlessly polluted and that those responsible for causing pollution should pay for the clean up.