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What are the two main sources of water?

The two main sources of water are surface water and groundwater.

What is surface water pollution?

Surface water pollution is the alteration of the composition of surface water bodies through the intrusion of harmful substances that do not belong to them.

What is the major indicator used to determine if water is polluted?

The major indicator used to determine if water is polluted is fecal coliform bacteria.

What is water pollution?

Water pollution occurs when non-water substances are introduced and accumulate in the water, causing potential imbalance and damage to the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of water pollutants?

Some examples of water pollutants include bacteria, viruses, parasites, fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, nitrates, phosphates, plastics, fecal waste, and radioactive substances. Signup and view all the answers

How can the status of water quality be determined?

The status of water quality can be determined by conducting chemical analysis of small samples of water and aquatic organisms, such as bacteria and plants. Signup and view all the answers

What is groundwater pollution?

Groundwater pollution is the introduction of substances that alter the original composition of groundwater and compromise its quality. Signup and view all the answers

Why is groundwater pollution more difficult to detect than surface water pollution?

Accessibility to groundwater is more difficult than surface water, making pollution more difficult to detect. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of terrain that can make groundwater more easily contaminated?

Waters that penetrate through sandy soils, as a result of filtration, are less polluted than those that run through more impermeable clay soils. Signup and view all the answers