Question

What are the sources of water pollution? Give exmples.

Answer 1

• The water pollutants originate form both natural as well as human activities. The source of water pollution are classified as point and non-point sources. 
• Easily identified source of water pollution is called a point source. For example, Municipal and industrial discharge pipes. 
• Non-point source cannot be identified easily. For example, agricultural runoffs, mining wastes, acid rain, storm water drainage and construction sediments.