What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated?

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Water gets contaminated by different ways:
$∙$ Industrial waste: Various industries discharge their harmful chemicals directly into water sources.
$∙$ Sewage waste: Untreated sewage is discharged into water from household activities like washing etc.
$∙$ Agricultural waste: Excessive amount of chemical fertilisers, pesticides used by farmer are washed away into water bodies results in water pollution.

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