Geography
With reference to the sources of water pollutants answer the following questions:
Why is it harmful to dispose of household detergents in water bodies?
Answer
Many detergents contain phosphates. When phosphates are discharged into waterways, their remnants promote rapid growth of algae. Such enrichment process is known as eutrophication. Aquatic weeds multiply rapidly in many water bodies. They interfere with fishing, navigation and irrigation.
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