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There is a wide category of substances that can contaminate water.these may be from human sources like urine and feaces.It can be chemicals such as pesticides weedicide insecticides.Others may include organic chemicals like acids ,esters,or wastes from factories.Some may be non biodegradeable substances or heavy metals.

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