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what is water pollution give 4 causes of water pollution

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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies , that degrades rivers , lakes by discharge of chemical, physical or any other harmful substances.

Human activities have resulted in increased pollution of all natural resources like water, air, etc

There are many causes attributed to water pollution:

Water pollution:

a. Dumping of industrial wastes in water bodies
b. Throwing garbage, bathing animals in the water bodies

b. Oil spillage

d. Domestic sewage discharged in water bodies.


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