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answered 27 Mar 2026

What are the causes of water pollution? Discuss how you can contribute in reducing water pollution.

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Causes of water pollution are given below

  1. Chemical Fertilizers and pesticides consists of poisonous chemical which reach the water body to turn water into toxic.
  2. Dumping of sewage directly into water bodies
  3. Release of industrial effluents into water

Below are the steps we can take to reduce water pollution

  1. Stop connecting sewage lines directly to water
  1. Avoiding throwing garbage and other domestic waste into water
  1. Prevent dumping of toxic chemical into water
  2. Avoid washing of clothes near water

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