Water pollutants can be classified in several categories, some major water pollutants are 1. Disease-causing bacteria, protozoa, viruses and parasitic worms. 2. Oxygen-demanding wastes. 3. Water-soluble inorganic pollutants, like acids, salts and toxic metals. 4. Water-soluble nitrates and phosphates. 5. Organic compounds such as oil, plastics and pesticides. 6. water-soluble radioactive compounds. 7. Even suspended sediment is a major water pollutant.
Published by Vishakha Rajput, Previous COO The Water Network at AquaSPE AG
Water pollutants can be classified in several categories, some major water pollutants are
1. Disease-causing bacteria, protozoa, viruses and parasitic worms.
2. Oxygen-demanding wastes.
3. Water-soluble inorganic pollutants, like acids, salts and toxic metals.
4. Water-soluble nitrates and phosphates.
5. Organic compounds such as oil, plastics and pesticides.
6. water-soluble radioactive compounds.
7. Even suspended sediment is a major water pollutant.