Question

Discuss the sources of water pollution.

Answer 1

• Domestic sewage: Wastewater and sewage from houses are discharged into water bodies.
• Industrial effluents: Industries release harmful chemicals and wastes into rivers and other water bodies.
• Agricultural runoff: Fertilisers and pesticides are washed into water bodies from agricultural fields.
• Detergents: Detergents released from homes and industries pollute water.
• Oil spills: Accidents of ships and grounding of oil tankers release oil into water bodies.
• Solid wastes: Dumping of domestic and industrial wastes into water bodies causes water pollution.