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What are the sources of water pollution? What steps could be taken to prevent water pollution?

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Sources of water pollution :

There are following sources of water pollution :

1. Natural sources:

  • Pathogens which include bacteria and other organisns.
  • Faeces of organisms
  • Remains of plants and animal.
  • Minerals from mines etc.

2. Man-made sources :

  • Domestic sewage like rotten fruits, soaps, detergents etc.
  • Municipal sewage released from houses, public toilets, bathing etc.
  • Industrial wastes.
  • Industrial effluents.
  • Agricultural discharge like fertilizers, pesticides etc.

Prevention of water pollution :

The following steps could be taken to prevent water pollution :

  • Prohibition in bathing and washing of clothes in rivers and streams and also in discharging untreated or treated sewage in water bodies.
  • Judicious use of pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Re-use of water after treatment of waste water for irrigation and municipal purpose.
  • Regular monitoring of water bodies.
  • Use of waste water treatment plant in industries hospital etc.

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