Question

Name the two main types of biological pollutants of water.

Answer 1

Water pollution:

1. The water is said to be polluted when there is the introduction of harmful and toxic substances in the water and it is termed water pollution.
2. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are biological pollutants that cause various water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, etc.
3. These pollutants are generated by the decaying of organic wastes, animal wastes, etc. that is present in water.