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However, there are several sources of water pollution, which work
together to reduce overall river water quality. Industries discharge
their liquid waste products into rivers and agricultural practices that
use chemical fertilizers and pesticides also contribute to river pollution
as rainwater drains these chemicals into the rivers. Domestic wastes
that we throw into rivers adds to pollution levels. As population
grows, the size of towns and cities also grows. The river wise analysis
confirms the claim. Further chapters discuss the river pollution in
depth.
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