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Why should we not throw cooking oil and fats down the drain?

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Why should we not throw cooking oil and fats down the drain?

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Cooking oil and fats should not be disposed of off down the drains as these get harden and block pipes. They reduce the flow of water and result in stagnant water, which provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes and flies and spreads infectious diseases.

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अध्याय 18: Wastewater Story - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [पृष्ठ ९५]

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एनसीईआरटी एक्झांप्लर Science [English] Class 7
अध्याय 18 Wastewater Story
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS | Q 18. (b) | पृष्ठ ९५

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