ScienceClass 9CBSE
Q
What are the causes of water pollution? Discuss how you can contribute in reducing water pollution.
A
Causes of water pollution are given below
- Chemical Fertilizers and pesticides consists of poisonous chemical which reach the water body to turn water into toxic.
- Dumping of sewage directly into water bodies
- Release of industrial effluents into water
Below are the steps we can take to reduce water pollution
- Stop connecting sewage lines directly to water
- Avoiding throwing garbage and other domestic waste into water
- Prevent dumping of toxic chemical into water
- Avoid washing of clothes near water