Question

Distinguish degradable pollutants from non-degradable pollutants.

Answer 1

Difference between degradable and Non- degradable pollutants are:

Degradable pollutants:

• They can be degraded or decomposed by the microbes.
• The degradation process is rapid or fast.

• They do not get accumulated and are used up in a short span of time.
  

Non-degradable pollutants:

• They can't be degraded or decomposed by the microbes.
• The degradation process is very slow.
• They get accumulated and stay for a long period.