Waste water from Mines
Mining companies use a significant amount of water. It is used for processes such as processing minerals, getting rid of dust and for employees’ needs. And this water is also polluted by many of these processes.
Industrial Water Pollution
Industry is a huge source of water pollution, it produces pollutants that are extremely harmful to people and the environment.
Urban Water Pollution
Urban areas have the potential to pollute water in many ways. Runoff from streets carries oil, rubber, heavy metals, and other contaminants from automobiles. Untreated or poorly treated sewage can be low in dissolved oxygen and high in pollutants such as fecal coliform bacteria, nitrates, phosphorus, chemicals, and other bacteria