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Contamination of Water by harmful substances
What are harmful substances which cause water pollution
Fertilisers, Pesticides, Industrial wastes, Sewage etc causes Water Pollution
These substances are called water pollutants
Difference between Water Pollution and Water Pollutants
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Water Pollution |
Water Pollutants |
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Contamination of Water is called Water Pollutions |
Harmful substances which cause water pollution are called Water Pollutants |
How does Water bodies (like Ganga) get polluted
Home Waste
Different cities throw garbage directly into the river
Polythene bags are thrown into river which take thousands of years to decompose
Festivals
People immerse(put) idols of gods and goddesses into rivers during festivals
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Industries
Different industries through toxic chemicals as waste directly into the river without treating them
Hot water thrown by some industries also increase temperature of water body killing plants and animals in water
Farmers
Fertilizers and Weedicides are used by farmers.Due to rain,they are washed down and flow into river
