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Pesticides used on crops wash out of the soil in runoff, and many are toxic to birds and fish (typically organo-phosphates and organo-chlorines such as DDT and similar chemicals).
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Which is the cause of water pollution?
Water pollution is the contamination of bodies of water
How can fertilizer cause pollution?
They cause pollution because the chemicals put into the fertilizers run into the water; then causing water pollution.
What is the worst cause of water pollution?
Chemicals such as pesticides cause water pollution from storm runoff.
What has the author Keith Seiders written?
Keith Seiders has written: 'Joe Creek receiving water study' -- subject(s): Pollution, Water, Water quality, Water quality management 'Padden Creek pesticide monitoring program' -- subject(s): Effluent quality, Environmental monitoring, Measurement, Pesticide content, Pollution, Water, Water quality
How do people cause water pollution?
People cause water pollution from throwing garbage and other things into the water. Also, oil and other chemicals cause pollution.
What type of pollution is there in Ecuador?
In Ecuador, common types of pollution include water pollution from industrial activities and agricultural runoff, air pollution from vehicle emissions and industrial processes, and soil pollution from pesticide use and improper waste disposal. Deforestation and oil extraction also contribute to environmental degradation in the country.
What is a positive and negative of pesticide use?
The chemical pesticides cause the chemical pollution for the soil, the water & the air, they cause serious health risks such as cancer, the nervous system diseases and the reproductive problems in people who exposed to the pesticides through home and garden exposure
What are the different types of pollution caused by plastics?
soil pollution. burning can cause air pollution and breathing cause respiratory problems. water pollution.
What may cause water pollution?
It can cause marine dumping. It can cause global warming. It can cause sewage and wastewater. It can cause oil pollution.
Where does water pollution happens?
water pollution is when water is polluted by man made or natural toxins
Can water pollution cause dirty water in home?
yes
What is the major cause for water pollution?
Humans)
