Publisher's Synopsis
The introduction of harmful pollutants into water bodies is known as water pollution. Sources of water pollution include point sources such as factories, non-point sources such as pollution through runoff and groundwater pollution through aquifers, etc. Contaminants include organic substances like detergents, pesticides and insecticides, petroleum, etc. and inorganic pollutants like ammonia, heavy metals, fertilizers, etc. The topics included in this book on water pollution are of utmost significance and are bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.
