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matrenka [14]
3 years ago
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What is water pollution?

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AysviL [449]3 years ago
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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities. Water bodies include for example lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater. Water pollution results when contaminants are introduced into the natural environment. For example, releasing inadequately treated wastewater into natural water bodies can lead to degradation of aquatic ecosystems.
Degger [83]3 years ago
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The contamination of water usually caused by humans
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