water pollution
The addition of harmful chemicals to natural water. Sources of water pollution in the United States include industrial waste, run-off from fields treated with chemical fertilizers, and run-off from areas that have been mined.
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How to use water pollution in a sentence
The control of air and water pollution has been greatly strengthened.
An effective water pollution control program is the key to the public's use and enjoyment of the Basin's rivers and streams.
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