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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Lesson 16: Water pollution

Water pollution is a major problem in global context. It accounts for deaths of more than 14000 people daily. Comprising over 70% of the earth’s surface water is the most precious natural resource that exists on our planet.

Definition

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies caused by human bodies which can be harmful top organisms and plants that live in these water bodies.
Excess of any material or heat i.e. harmful to humans or animals or aquatic life
Quality or composition of water changes directly or indirectly as a result of mans activities such as it becomes unfit for any purpose.

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