What are water pollutants?

What are Water Pollutants? – Definition, Sources and Types

Water Pollutants kill more people every year than from all forms of violence including war, according to the UNDESA. Every day, 2 million tons of sewage, industrial, and agricultural waste reaches water bodies all over the world. With the growth of the human population, industrial and agricultural activities the hydrological cycle got disrupted. As a result, declining water quality has become a global issue of concern. In this blog, I will take you on a short trip exploring the various water pollutants, its sources and effects.

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