Environmental concerns are always addressed in stable nations like the United States, but in countries with socio-economic and political problems like Egypt, the government never takes care of environmental issues. Water pollution in Egypt is one of the country's most threatening environmental concerns. Water pollution affects people's healthy living standards by reducing their ability to obtain and use water. Egypt is listed among the ten countries threatened by water crisis by 2025 due to the rapid increase in the rate of pollution of the Nile River waters (Jabbra and Dwivedi). About 97% of water is consumed by the Nile River and the rest by underground aquifers (Hopkins and Sohair). The main source of water for the Egyptian people is the Nile River, subject to unsustainably high levels of industrial, domestic and agricultural wastewater pollution. Drinking water should be clear and free of odors and microorganisms. However, Egypt's drinking water is the opposite of the above-mentioned qualities. There are several reasons that are responsible for water pollution in Egypt. Waste from industries and factories, agricultural waste, human and household waste are some of the reasons for water pollution. Another important reason for water pollution is the scarcity of pure water due to Egypt's high population which has increased the demand for more water. The biochemical oxygen demand of wastewater varies from 160 to 760 mg/l, a very high value. (Hopkins and Sohair) The following paragraphs provide a brief description of each of the problems. Industrialization in Egypt has led to the deterioration of the environment. Most of the water in Egypt is polluted due to ind...... middle of paper......cultural banks, which discharge into the river are also the main reasons for water pollution (Hopkins and Sohair).A population of approximately 20 million people resides along the Nile River in Egypt. The huge population dumps their waste and untreated sewage into the Nile. The country's overpopulation has also contributed to the contamination of the Nile River (Sowers). The increase in population has in turn multiplied the demand for water for domestic consumption and irrigation. Plenty of water is available in the Nile River, but it is contaminated water and is not recommended for domestic consumption or use. To clean the Nile water it is necessary to open the valves and release excess water, especially during the winter, when the Nile water flow decreases. It also requires water flow from higher dams when there is water scarcity (Hopkins and Sohair).