Water Contamination PSA by Ahzra Blackwell

In my group’s PSA we discussed water contamination through the knowledge of three people in different fields that connect with each other. The PSA explained how water contamination happens, why it happens, its effects on biotic factors, the leading cause of it in Philadelphia, and ways to make the water safer. I chose this topic because water is a big part of everyday life for everyone. I know water is a very important asset to life so the great amount of contaminated water scared me.

In more detail water contamination happens when more chemicals get into the water than usual and the water becomes more acidic. Stormwater drains are where water contamination comes from the most in Philadelphia which happens due to the drains having toxins and trash enter them, specifically pet waste and leftover paint. Many species are affected by water contamination, one being marine life and water acidification. Humans can get gastrointestinal illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea and cramps. Some of the ways to help resolve the issue include: practicing water conservation, reducing plastic waste, throwing away trash, and taking jogs/walking.

I think that I participated well but, since I’m involved in school activities I had to miss out on helping my group for task one due to the due dates. There were two main meaningful parts of creating the PSA to me. The first part was learning about the effects water contamination has on biotic factors because I am one myself and so are the people and animals I love. When finding out about the ways I can reduce water contamination I began wanting to partake in activities I haven’t done before for not only mine but everyone’s future. The second part was doing it with my friends. Actually recording the PSA with my friends has been a great experience for me because we didn’t only learn but had fun doing it which made the experience both meaningful and memorable.