16.2 WATER POLLUTION AND ITS CONTROL Human beings have been abusing the water-bodies around the world by disposing into them all kinds of waste. We tend to believe that water can wash away everything not taking cognizance of the fact that the water bodies are our lifeline as well as that of all other living organisms. Can you list what all we tend to try and wash away through our rivers and drains? Due to such activities of human kind, the ponds, lakes, stream,rivers, estuaries and oceans are becoming polluted in several parts of the world. Realising the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the water bodies, the Government of India has passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 to safeguard our water resources. 16.2.1 Domestic Sewage and Industrial Effluents: As we work with water in our homes in the cities and towns, we wash everything into drains. Have you ever wondered where the sewage that comes out of o...
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