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What harm is caused by industrial effluents?

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What harm is caused by industrial effluents?

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Industrial effluents contain harmful chemicals, toxic substances and heavy metals. When discharged into water bodies, they pollute water, reduce water quality, and may harm or kill aquatic plants and animals. They can also make the water unsafe for human use.

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Chapter 17: Sources of Pollution and Major Pollutants - Exercises [Page 222]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 17 Sources of Pollution and Major Pollutants
Exercises | Q 17. | Page 222
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