Why should sewage be treated before being discharged into a water body?

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Sewage is the wastewater that comes out of our homes as well as industries, offices, hospitals and other places.
This contains harmful contaminants and bacteria that can spread water related disease like typhoid, cholera and dysentery. Even deaths may take place.
So, sewage should be treated before being discharged into a water body.

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