What are three things that can contaminate water?

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Ivan2 years ago

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Water contamination can be used in synom to the term water pollution.Agriculture run-off is one of the main reason for the water contamination

Explanation:

The three things that can lead to water contamination are

Human and animal feces:Microorganism like bacteria and parasite can enter water through human and animal feces.
Mining Activities: it involves crushing of rocks that contain certain metals.
Accidental leak of chemicals or oil on the water surface.It is basically associated with the mishandling of chemicals during transportation through sea route.(e.g. Exxon Valdez disaster)

Improper disposal of plastic waste,leaking landfills,industrial discharges are some more things that can lead to water contamination

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