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What are the major sources of water pollution? |
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Answer» Following are the sources of water pollution - • Chemical effluents from industries, agricultural and household waste, are the main sources of water pollution. • In many rivers or other water bodies, disposal of industrial & household waste, dumping of garbage, results in water pollution. • Oil spills also results in accumulation of oily layers on the water surface which destroys the aquatic ecosystem. • Effluents from pesticide & fertilizer industry can cause damage to aquatic ecosystem |
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