1. Industrial waste: Chemicals, heavy metals, and other harmful substances discharged by factories and industrial processes can contaminate water bodies.
2. Agricultural runoff: Pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste can wash into water bodies from agricultural land, leading to nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms.
3. Sewage and wastewater: Untreated or poorly treated sewage and wastewater discharged into water bodies can introduce harmful pathogens and pollutants into the environment.
4. Oil spills: Accidental or deliberate release of oil into water bodies can have devastating effects on marine life and ecosystems.
5. Plastic pollution: Plastics and microplastics can accumulate in water bodies, posing a threat to aquatic organisms and ecosystems.
Other than acid precipitation, what are a few examples of water pollution?
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