Through what, water pollution and soil pollution may be caused?

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Sewage is the wastewater that comes out of our homes as well as industries, offices, hospitals, and other places.
This water contains many harmful and disease-causing bacteria.
If the sewage water is not treated and gets mixed with freshwater sources or is released into the soil, it causes water pollution and soil pollution.

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