Water Pollution and Aquatic Ecosystems

The main sources of contaminants in water bodies are sewage discharges, industrial activities, agricultural activities, and urban runoff including stormwater.

The two types of water pollution mentioned in the text are surface water pollution and groundwater pollution.

Some problems that can arise from water pollution include the degradation of aquatic ecosystems, spreading of water-borne diseases, and reduction of ecosystem services.

<p>The two categories of sources of water pollution are point sources and non-point sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities, that negatively affects its uses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies as a result of human activities. The main sources of water pollution are sewage discharges, industrial activities, agricultural activities, and urban runoff including stormwater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water pollution can lead to the degradation of aquatic ecosystems, the spread of water-borne diseases, and the reduction of ecosystem services provided by water resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water pollution can be either surface water pollution or groundwater pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Point sources of water pollution are identifiable and discrete sources, such as sewage treatment plants or industrial facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-point sources of water pollution are diffuse sources, such as agricultural runoff or urban stormwater runoff, that cannot be traced back to a single point of origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers