Question

How do rapid urbanization and industrialization cause river pollution

Answer 1

Pollution Increase Due to Rapid Urbanisation and Industrialization.Pollution load on rivers has increased over the years due to rapid urbanisation and industrialization. Abstraction of water for irrigation, drinking, industrial use, power etc. compounds the challenge.

Answer 2

Answer:

Pollution increases due to urbanisation and Industrialization. Pollution load on rivers has increased over the years due to rapid urbanisation and Industrialization. Discharge of untreated wastewater from towns along the rivers constituents the major source of river pollution