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## How to Prevent Water Pollution ### In your lawns and gardens * Use manure or compost instead of chemical fertilizers. * Do not water your lawn excessively. * Maintain water storage tanks. ### In public places * Do not throw plastic bags or any other material in rivers, lakes or any other wat...

## How to Prevent Water Pollution ### In your lawns and gardens * Use manure or compost instead of chemical fertilizers. * Do not water your lawn excessively. * Maintain water storage tanks. ### In public places * Do not throw plastic bags or any other material in rivers, lakes or any other water bodies. * Dispose of waste properly after fairs, weddings and processions. ### Water Contamination * **Contaminated water** is not suitable for drinking. * **Substances that pollute water** are called pollutants. * **Manure** helps in retaining soil fertility. * **Cholera** is a waterborne disease. ### Know These Terms * **Potable water** is clean water that is fit for drinking. * **Sewage** is water that has been used for cleaning, washing and bathing along with garbage and human waste.