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Question : What are the effects of industrial water pollution on human health? |
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Answer» Solution :(1) Most of the water pollutant are toxic to LIVING organisms. (2) Some of these cause death while some of these cause sublethal effects such as damage to liver, kidneys, reproductive sysJems, respiratory systems, nervous systems in man and animals. (3) In Japan, mercury poisoning caused Minamata disease which resulted in crippling and lethal conditions among the fishermen. By CONSUMING fish, shell fish and CRABS contaminated with methyl mercury, the fishermen suffered from this dangerous disease. (4) Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, selenium, etc. can cause severe effects on the human health. They can cause serious disorders of VITAL organs and systems. (5) Pollutants flowing out of fertilizers and pesticide industries can cause several lethal and sublethal effects. |
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