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10 SOURCES OF WATER POLLUTION IN TANZANIA

There are several sources of water Pollution in Tanzania, some of which include:

  • Agricultural activities: Pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture can leach into water sources and contaminate them.
  • Industrial waste: Industrial processes can produce waste products that are harmful to the environment, including water pollution.




  • Sewage: Poorly treated or untreated sewage can contaminate water sources with harmful bacteria and pathogens.
  • Oil spills: Oil spills can contaminate water sources and have serious impacts on aquatic life.
  • Mining: The extraction of minerals can result in the release of pollutants into water sources.
  • Deforestation: Deforestation can lead to soil erosion and the siltation of water sources, which can affect water quality.
  • Waste disposal: Improper waste disposal can lead to the contamination of water sources with hazardous materials.
  • Landfills: Landfills can leach harmful chemicals into nearby water sources.
  • Agricultural runoff: Rainwater can wash pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals used in agriculture into nearby water sources, contaminating them.
  • Polluted air: Air pollution can lead to the deposition of harmful substances in water sources, such as acid rain.

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