Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Discuss the sources of water pollution.
Long Answer
Advertisements
Solution
- 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.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
