Some common types of pollution include sediment, nutrients (fertilizer, animal waste, sewage), pesticides, toxic chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria, heated water, petroleum, trash, etc.
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eXtension: more mind reachSome common types of pollution include sediment, nutrients (fertilizer, animal waste, sewage), pesticides, toxic chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria, heated water, petroleum, trash, etc.
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