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Question
What would happen if a large volume of untreated sewage is discharged into a river?
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Solution
It untreated sewage is discharged directly into rivers it will lead to serious pollution of the waters with organic matter and pathogenic bacteria, Protozoa and many other diseases. This water, if used will cause outbreaks of water-borne diseases.
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