Class 12 · Microbes in Human Welfare

Sewage Discharge and Water Pollution — NEET Biology

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So the untreated sewage is often discharged directly into rivers leading to their pollution and increase in water-borne diseases.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 8 · Paragraph 21
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Why is untreated sewage dangerous for water bodies?

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Correct answer: C It raises organic load and pathogens

Untreated sewage causes oxygen depletion and spreads disease.

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