Water Pollution's Chain Reaction

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What is a cause of water pollution?

Water Pollution's Chain Reaction

One of the many causes of water pollution is sewage and fertilizers that contain nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates. When these enter our water system in excess levels, the growth of aquatic plants and algae is over-stimulated. As a result of the excessive growth of these aquatic plants, our waterways are clogged. They use up dissolved oxygen as they decompose, and block light to deeper waters. Subsequently, the respiration ability or fish and other invertebrates that reside in water are also damaged.

   

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2/2/2009 9:19:43 AM
pramod said:

water pollution with chemical reation




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