water pollution

water pollution, contamination of water resources by harmful wastes; see also sewerage, water supply, pollution, and environmentalism.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Legislation and Control
• Dangers of Water Pollution
• Ocean Pollution
• Other Sources of Water Pollution
• Industrial Pollution

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