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What are the major causes of water pollution?

The major causes of water pollution are-

a) sewage and waste water carrying disease causing agents such as bacteria, protozoa, etc. and organic compounds such as oil, plastics, etc. which hampers the aquatic life.


b) Eutrophication


c) Acid rain


d) Dumping of waste into water bodies.


e) Industrial waste


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