water pollution
Noun
Meaning
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water pollution (uncountable)
contamination of water, especially surface water, by sewage effluent, fertilizer runoff, industrial chemical discharge etc.
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The biggest tab the public picks up for fossil fuels has to do with what economists call 'external costs,' like the health effects of air and water pollution.
Environment Category:Environment of Turkey Current issues main Water pollution from dumping of chemicals and detergents; air pollution, particularly in urban areas; deforestation ; concern for oil spills from increasing Bosphorus ship traffic.
Water pollution is also a chronic problem, with domestic wastewater identified as the primary pollution source. citation Approximately 92% of households on Fongafale islet have access to septic tanks and pit toilets.
Wastewater treatment Water pollution There are numerous wastewater treatment technologies.
Water pollution control requirements in the United States require some industrial dischargers and municipal sewage treatment plants to conduct bioassays.
Water pollution is amongst one of the biggest issues that the country is currently facing. citation Administrative divisions main Since 2011, Ivory Coast has been administratively organised into 12 districts plus two district-level autonomous cities.