Sources of Surface Water Pollution
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Sewage |
Emptying the drains and sewers in fresh water bodies causes water pollution. |
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Industrial |
Industrial wastes containing toxic chemicals, acids, alkalis, metallic salts, phenols, cyanides, ammonia, radioactive substances etc. |
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Synthetic |
Synthetic detergents used in washing and cleaning |
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Agrochemicals |
Agrochemicals like fertilizers (containing nitrates and phosphates) and pesticides (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides etc.) |
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Oil |
Oil spillage into sea-water during drilling and shipment |
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Waste heat |
Waste heat from industrial discharges increases the temperature of water bodies and affects distribution and survival of sensitive .... |
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