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  Posted by Prateek on June 15, 2024 at 3:15 pm

  What are some sources of water pollution?

  Anagani Srilaxmi replied 8 months, 3 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Anagani Srilaxmi

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  June 18, 2024 at 3:28 pm

  1. Industrial Waste: Factories and industrial facilities can discharge a variety of pollutants into nearby water bodies, including heavy metals, chemicals, oils, and other hazardous substances.

  2. Agricultural Runoff: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste on farms can be washed away by rain and irrigation, contaminating nearby rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

  3. Sewage and Wastewater: Untreated or inadequately treated sewage and wastewater from residential, commercial, and municipal sources can introduce pathogens, nutrients, and organic matter into water supplies.

  4. Oil Spills: Accidental spills or intentional dumping of oil and petroleum products from ships, offshore drilling operations, and pipelines can devastate marine and freshwater ecosystems.

  5. Plastic Pollution: Improper disposal of plastic products, including microplastics, can accumulate in waterways and oceans, harming aquatic life.

  6. Mining and Resource Extraction: Activities like mining, drilling, and dredging can release sediments, heavy metals, and other pollutants into nearby water sources.

  7. Atmospheric Deposition: Air pollution, such as acid rain and airborne toxins, can eventually settle and contaminate water bodies.

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