Question

What are the causes of 'water pollution'? Discuss how you can contribute in reducing water pollution.

Answer 1

The different causes of water pollution are as follows:
1. The dumping of sewage and household wastes into water bodies is a major reason for water pollution.
2. Industrial waste, which is discharged from factories and processing plants also contributes to water pollution.
3. Agriculture runoff can introduce fertilizers and pesticides into the water, which leads to water pollution.

Water pollution can be reduced by proper waste disposal, minimising agricultural runoff and bathing or washing of clothes in rivers should be avoided.