Question

What are biodegradable pollutants....

Answer 1

Those pollutants which can be broken down into simpler, harmless, substances in nature in due course of time (by the action of micro-organisms like certain bacteria) are called biodegradable pollutants. Domestic wastes (garbage), urine, faecal matter, sewage, agriculture residues, paper, wood, cloth, cattle dung, animal bones, leather, wool, vegetable stuff or plants are biodegradable pollutants.

Answer 2

Those water materials that can be broken into non poisonous substance in nature due to action of bacteria and other microbes in due course of time are called biodegradable wastes.