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Is it true that 50 percent of water sources in the US are believed to be polluted?
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∙ 9y ago
According to the EPA more than half of the rivers and streams in the United States are in too poor a condition for aquatic life, so yes, the statement that 50 percent of water sources in the U.S. are believed to be polluted is true, but the actual percentage may be even higher.
For more information visit http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/03/27/EPA-Most-US-waters-polluted/UPI-95161364386451.
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Nearly 50 of water sources in the US are believed to be polluted. true or false?
More than 50.
How do your water sources become polluted?
Water sources can become polluted from various human activities such as industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, improper waste disposal, and sewage contamination. These pollutants often contain harmful chemicals, pathogens, and nutrients that can degrade water quality and harm aquatic ecosystems and human health. Improper waste management practices and lack of stringent regulations are key factors contributing to water pollution.
How much of the worlds water is polluted?
0.00034 percent.
What are two ways that water can be polluted from distant sources?
garbage and oil spills.
How much good water in Africa?
Forty five percent of the water in Africa is polluted
What percent of the earth is covered by freshwater?
11 percent is fresh water. The other 88 percent is polluted with semen.
Does the earths water percent affect global warming?
yes, because water gets polluted. and pollution same as polluted is like global warming. so yes it will affect global warming. even though any percent unless the percent is very little.
How are all the main sources of water on earth getting polluted?
99% of all the water in the world is so polluted with salt that it is undrinkable.But don't worry about it; as long as we have extra energy, it will be possible to produce perfectly pure and drinkable water from any source. The problem will come when we no longer produce enough energy to heat our homes and purify our water.
Are shrimp polluted?
well if the shrimp are cuaght in polluted water then they are polluted but if there are caught in fresh water then theyt are not polluted
What is difference between polluted water and contaminated water?
polluted water is more dangerous for use and contaminated water is poisiones then polluted
How does one know if the water is polluted?
One will know if the water is polluted by putting a water reader in the body of liquid. This water reader will determine if the water is polluted or not.
What is the adjective of word pollute?
Polluted The Polluted creek is full of garbage.
