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Water, Soil, and Environmental Pollution

ICSE · Class 11 · Environmental Science

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1. Water Pollution and Water Bodies

  • Water pollution is the contamination of rivers, lakes, groundwater, and oceans by physical, chemical, or biological substances that degrade water quality and make it harmful for living organisms.
  • Only a small percentage of Earth's water is available as freshwater suitable for human use.
  • Oceans cover more than seventy per cent of Earth's surface.
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2. Sources of Water Pollution and Industrial Pollution

  • Point sources of water pollution come from clearly identifiable and specific discharge points.
  • Examples of point sources include industrial discharge pipes, sewage treatment plants, combined sewer overflows, and specific industrial facilities.
  • Non-point sources of water pollution are diffuse and do not come from a single identifiable outlet.
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3. Domestic Sewage Treatment

  • Domestic sewage is wastewater generated from households and contains human waste, food residues, detergents, soaps, and other organic matter.
  • Untreated sewage can cause oxygen depletion, eutrophication, and water-borne diseases.
  • Primary treatment is the first stage of domestic sewage treatment and mainly involves physical processes.
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4. Marine Ecosystem Protection and Coastal Zone Management

  • Marine sanctuaries are protected areas where human activities such as fishing, drilling, and industrial operations are restricted.
  • Marine sanctuaries help conserve coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and endangered species.
  • Along India's long coastline, six major marine sanctuaries and marine national parks are commonly highlighted.

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Water pollution is the contaminationSurface water pollution affects riversGroundwater is stored in aquifersOceans receive pollutants from riversPoint sources have identifiable discharge points

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