Question

what are the reasons for river pollution? how can we conserve them ??​

Answer 1

Answer:

9 Ways to Reduce Water Pollution in the 21st Century

• Reduce the Use of Chemicals When Cleaning. ...

• Practice Water Conservation. ...

• Dispose of your Medications Properly. ...

• Avoid the Use of Pesticides and Herbicides. ...

• Avoid Water-Polluting Recreational Activities. ...

• Avoid Disposing Items into the Toilet. ...

• Maintain your Car.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The reasons for river pollutions are :-

(i) spills or leaks from oil and chemical containers.

(ii) trade effluent going into surface water drains instead of foul water drains, or straight into watercourses.

(iii) removing too much of water from surface waters and groundwater.

(iv) run-off containing fertilisers and pesticides from farming into surface waters.

(v) run-off containing salt during winter months.

(vi) silt and soil from construction sites and bank erosion on farms.

(vii) wash waters and waste products.

(viii) fuel spills.

(ix) releases of hot water.

(x) spills of food products, eg dairy products and fruit juice.

The ways by which we can conserve river pollutions are as follows:-

(i) Use less plastic

(ii) Reuse items

(iii) Recyclable options

(iv) Do not dispose of oils in the sink

(v) Cleaning chemicals