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What are some common types of water pollution?

Last Updated: April 11, 2012

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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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