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Standard VIII
Physics
Water Pollution
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What are the causes of water pollution?
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Water pollution:
Water pollution occurs when toxic chemicals contaminate pure water sources.
Chemicals, waste, germs, and parasites are examples of pollutants.
Pollution of any kind ultimately finds its way into the water supply.
Causes of water pollution:
Water bodies are being contaminated by factory outputs.
The garbage generated in the cities is being dumped in large water bodies.
Potable water is being polluted by contamination.
Pest controlling chemicals which are used to prevent weeds and pests also causes water pollution.
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