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In what ways can factories cause pollution of the water supply? Name three metals whose compounds can cause serious illness.

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Factories discharge their untreated wastes in water bodies. This causes pollution of water supply. Such waste contains poisonous metals that are harmful for health. They also kill plants and animals in water. The metal compounds that can cause serious illness are lead, cadmium and mercury compounds.

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