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WATER POLLUTION
When harmful substances are directly
released into water bodies such as oceans,
sea, river, ponds etc it is known as water
pollution.
CAUSES
Water pollution is caused due to
Releasing of untreated wastes from
factories and industries directly into
water bodies.
Dumping of domestic waste into water
bodies.
Using of pesticides and fertilisers