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How chemical wastes pollute water?

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  • A whole variety of chemicals from industries, such as metals and solvents are poisonous to fish and other aquatic life.
  • Toxic pesticides can accumulate in fish and shell fish and poison the people who eat them. 
  • Detergents and oil float spoils the water bodies. 
  • Acids from mine drainage and salts from various sources can also contaminate water sources.

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