Question

Water pollution can be potentially harmful to aquatic life. What are the ways by which water gets contaminated?

• A. Sewage wastes
• B. Chlorine water
• C. Industrial wastes
• D. Both sewage and industrial wastes

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

Sewage wastes

C

Industrial wastes

The main reason for water contamination are the wastes from industries and the sewage. Industrial waste includes any material that is rendered useless during a manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Sewage waste includes household waste and waste from local businesses.