Caribbean Secondary Examination Council

Human and Social Biology

School Based Assessment

Water pollution

Name: Antonio Douglas

Country: Jamaica
School: Clan Carthy High
Class: 11A
Examination Year: 2022-2023
Teachers Name: Mrs. A Campbell
 Table of Content

Titles Pages
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Statement of Problem……………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Reason for selecting area of research……………………………………………………………………….3
Method of investigation……………………………………………………………………………………………4
Data Collection Instrument……………………………………………………………………………………….5
Procedure for Data collection………………………………………………………………………………….6
Presentation of Data……………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Analysis and interpretation of Data………………………………………………………………………...8
Statement of Problem…………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Recommendation and Implementations……………………………………………………………….10
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...12
 Statement of Problem
What are the effects of Water Pollution on residence in the Spanish Town area.
 Reason for selecting the area of research
The reason for the researcher selecting this area of research was because of his curiosity upon
knowing why there was often a constant blockage with the drainage canal within the
environment, why residents were constantly complaining about the situation and the
researcher also want to discover a solution as to how the residence within his area can all co-
operate and solve this problem of water pollution.
 Method of investigation

In order to collect data from the survey, the researcher decides to use the questionnaire
method. This method was chosen because it allows for data to be collected from a large
number of persons in a short amount of time and it promotes confidentiality. The
questionnaire will be investigating the issues leading to water pollution in the Spanish Town
area. The researcher will distribute a total of twenty-five (25) questionnaires to carry out this
investigation.The researcher will use random selection to select the respondents. Random
selection is a form of sampling where a representative group of research participants is selected
from a larger group by chance.

Two advantages of using a questionnaire is ,it generates quick results,it allows anonymity.
Two disadvantages of questionnaire is, no assurance of honest answers,it can cause
misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
 Instrument used to collect Data

Letter

This is a survey being conducted to determine the amount of people that is responsible for voting
in the Spanish Town area.This study is being conducted as an assignment for a Human and social
biology S.B.A I am doing. You are advised to answer the following question honestly and
truthfully. Your answers toe these questions will be held in all confidence. There is a right and
wrong answer.

Thank you
Antonio Douglas
Yours sincerely
 Questionnaire

1. What is your Sex?

Male [ ] Female [ ]

2. What is your Ethnicity?

Amerindian [ ] African [ ] East Indian [ ] Mixed [ ]

3. How long have you been residing in Spanish Town?

Over 10 years [ ] 6-10 years [ ]

1-5 years [ ] 1 year [ ]

4. How regularly is garbage collected in your area?

6 - 7 days a week 4 – 6 days a week
2 - 3 days a week garbage not collected at all [ ]

5. What do you do with uncollected garbage?

Wait on the garbage truck [ ] Burn the garbage [ ]
Dump into the drainage canal [ ] other [ ]

6. What is the major contributing factor of water pollution in your area?

City council not viewing the matter [ ] Unsanitary residents [ ]
Lack of education on water pollution [ ] Non-collection of garbage [
]
7. What are some of the ways in which you and your household can be more
informed about water pollution?

Internet [ ] Posters [ ] In school [ ] Community [ ]

8. How would you rate the issue of water pollution in your area?
Serious [ ] very serious [ ] Not serious[ ]

9. If you saw couple pieces of trash by the canal or in the canal what would
you do?
Pick it up and place it in a trash can [ ] Pick it up [ ]

10. How does the polluted canal affect you?

Flooding [ ] Disease [ ] Breeding mosquito [ ]

11. How often are you affected by water pollution?

Yearly [ ] Monthly [ ] Weekly [ ]

12.Whom do you believe is responsible for maintaining the drainage canal?

Government [ ] City Council [ ] Residence [ ]

13. How regularly is garbage thrown into the drainage canal?

Daily basis [ ] Weekly [ ]

14. What are some of the consequences you think persons contributing to water
pollution should face?
Pay fine [ ] Community service [ ] Jail [ ] other [ ]
15. For you selected option state why you think this should be the
consequences

_____________________________________________________________
 Procedures for Data collection

The researcher carried out an investigation in the Spanish Town area to

find out the effects water pollution has on the people within the
Community..

The sample was chosen using a random selection method. The lots of
residents were written on pieces of paper and placed in a bag which was
shaken. The researcher used the first twenty-five lot numbers that was
pulled out of the bag to carry out the investigation. These questionnaires
were distributed in one day and lasted one day to complete. Out of the
twenty-five questionnaires distributed all were retrieved upon
completion, these were used to complete the report.
 Presentation of Data

Figure1 showing the major contributing factor of water

pollution in the are

Major contributing Tally Frequency Percentage

Factor of water
Pollution in the area

City council not |||| 4 10%

Viewing the matter
Unsanitary ||||| ||||| ||||| 15 50%
residents
Lack of education ||| 3 10%
On water pollution
Non-collection of ||| 3 30%
garbage
Total 25 25 100%

Figure1. Shows the major contributing factors of water pollution within the SPANISH
TOWN area. Most of the residents said Unsanitary residence is the major cause which is
50%, 30% said Non- collection of garbage, 10% said City council not viewing the matter
and 10% Lack of education on water pollution.
Figure 2 showing how often garbage is being collected

Chart Title

GARBAGE NOT 50%

COLLECTED AT ALL

4 - 6 DAYS WEEKLY2%

2 - 3 DAYS WEEKLY 40%

6 - 7 DAYS WEEKLY2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Column1

Figure 2 indicates how often garbage is collected. Most of the residents, 56% said
that their garbage is not collected at all, 2% said their garbage is collected 4-6 days
weekly, 40% said their garbage is collected 2 – 3 days weekly and 2% said their
garbage is collected 6 – 7 days weekly.
 Figure 3 shows how often residence is affected by water pollution

Chart Title

20%

1 68%

12%

Series 3

Figure 3 indicates how residents are affected by water pollution from time to
time. It shows that 68% is affected by water pollution monthly, 12% yearly
and 20% weekly.
 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
The introduction of impurities into water which adversely affects humans, animals
and aquatic lives is referred to as water pollution.
It is caused mainly by the following:
⮚ Industrial Waste
⮚ Domestic influent
⮚ Sewage
⮚ Fertilizer and Pesticides
⮚ Oils spills
One consequence of water pollution is solid waste accumulating in canals and
drains contributing to flooding.
In the analysis it was seen that the main factor responsible for contributing to water
pollution is the unsanitary residents which was 50%. However, the diseases with
the area.
The analysis shows that 56% of garbage is not collected according to a proper
schedule. In most cases whether garbage is placed into plastic bags or garbage cans
or other containers are left for a long period outside these residences, this allows
for the scattering of the garbage by dogs and cats searching for food.

In the analysis 68% of the residence is affected by water pollution monthly from
time to time. This is a major issue which needs to be attended by residents and the
authorities.
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STATEMENT OF FINDINGS
The survey has revealed several deficiencies which leads to the cause of water
pollution in the SPANISH TOWN drainage canal.
⮚ 12% said garbage is dumped weekly, while 88% said garbage is dumped
daily. According to the survey the garbage is dumped into the drainage canal
because it is not collected at all.

⮚ Cases of dead animals are not collected by the garbage collector therefore
they are thrown into the canal

⮚ In most cases the garbage collectors do not pick up scattered garbage, so it

finds its way into the drainage canal.
 RECOMMENDATIONS
The most important recommendation is that in order to maintain a healthy environment in the
Spanish town area, each resident, the garbage collectors and the government must play their role
to alleviate many of the problems caused by water pollution.

⮚ In the efforts sign should be placed where garbage disposal should not take place.

⮚ The local government authorities should set up a program to educate the residents
about the proper garbage disposal, this should happen by organizing a community
meeting and the consequences. Hence residents and authorities will both work
together to deal with this problem.

Recommendation

In order to solve the problem, the researcher could:

⮚ Help to build signs showing the consequences of water pollution and it will also
indicate to them that it is illegal to dump garbage into the canal.

⮚ Also print flyers to distribute the residence to educate them about garbage disposal.

CONCLUSION
Water pollution is caused by multiple things that can ultimately harm not only
humans, animals, plants, and the environment but it can also affect the economy.
Even though it is caused by multiple things, there are multiple ways to prevent it
and treat it. Water is an important resource that needs to be taken care of and
treasured. We all know that water pollution can affect our health badly and
seriously. It can cause such sickness and diseases that will badly affect our health.
We all know how important water is. Water is essential to our body. Neither we
nor every living thing can survive without water. And so therefore, we should
keep, protect,save, and help prevent our waters from being polluted. We should act
as early as now, we should save rivers,seas and oceans, and other bodies of water
because we will also bear the burden of this problem. I think we have to change out
habits because the water is a natural resource very important and if we follow the
same way till now, one day maybe our sons wake up and they wont have water to
drink.
 Reflection

After doing this S.B.A i have learnt more about the effect of water pollution. After having done
research, I have learnt that there are many things that I did not know. I have come into contact
with news involving water pollution, but have never thought much about it. However, after
researching, i learnt about all the impacts that an event such as an oil spill can cause, such as how
hard it is to clean up the spill, the high cost the methods of cleanup take, the effects on the
environment, such as destroying the areas marine life, and how it can even affect the livelihood
of fishermen that depend on the are for a living. I have also seen how religion and beliefs can
pollute the water to a ridiculous extent, endangering people in the process. The river Ganges had
been heavily polluted , with people dumping waste from making leather, untreated sewage into
the waters, where some even cremate bodies of the deceased in the river. Despite all this, people
still use the water to carry out activities such as bathing. This can endanger the health of the
people living on the river as the water would get really dirty, and can make people sick by
spreading diseases. I realized from this S.B.A that we have to protect and maintain the
cleanliness of our water bodies, as they are vital for our survival.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bibliography
● “ Water pollution- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.’’ Wikipedia , the free
encyclopedia . N.p., n.d. Web.11 Apr. 2011.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_pollution#Agrcultural_wastewtaer>.

● “Water pollution: An introduction -causes, effects, types,and solution. “Explain that

stuff ! Science and technology made simple. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2011.
<http://www.explainthatstff.com/waterpollution.html>.
 Appendix
QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is your Sex?

 Male (Ans ) Female [ ]

2. What is your Ethnicity?

Amerindian [ ] African [ ] East Indian [ ] Mixed [ Ans ]

3. How long have you been residing in SPANISH TOWN?

Over 10 years [Ans ] 6-10 years [ ]

1-5 years [ ] 1 year [ ]

4. How regularly is garbage collected in your area?

6 - 7 days a week 4 – 6 days a week
2 - 3 days a week garbage not collected at all [ Ans ]

5. What do you do with uncollected garbage?

Wait on the garbage truck [ Ans] Burn the garbage [ ]
Dump into the drainage canal [ ] other [ ]

6. What is the major contributing factor of water pollution in your area?

City council not viewing the matter [ ] Unsanitary residents [ ]
Lack of education on water pollution [ Ans ] Non-collection of
garbage [ ]

7. What are some of the ways in which you and your household can be
more informed about water pollution?

Internet [ ] Posters [ ] In school [ ] Community [Ans ]

8. How would you rate the issue of water pollution in your area?
Serious [ ] very serious [ Ans ] Not serious[ ]

9. If you saw couple pieces of trash by the canal or in the canal what would
you do?
Pick it up and place it in a trash can [ ] Pick it up [ ]
Leave it here [Ans]

10. How does the polluted canal affect you?

Flooding [ ] Disease [ Ans ] Breeding mosquito [ ]

11. How often are you affected by water pollution?

Yearly [ ] Monthly [ ] Weekly [Ans ]

12.Whom do you believe is responsible for maintaining the drainage canal?

Government [ ] City Council [ Ans ] Residence [ ]

13. How regularly is garbage thrown into the drainage canal?

Daily basis [ ] Weekly [ Ans ]

14. What are some of the consequences you think persons contributing to
water pollution should face?
Pay fine [ ] Community service [ Ans ] Jail [ ] other
[ ]

15. For you selected option state why you think this should be the
consequences
When this happens persons with the community will not want to repeat
this action after it has occurred.

Photos showing Water pollution