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The slow poisoning of the Baitarani river in Odisha

Proper disposal of waste into streams and rivers, and controlling and monitoring human activities near the water sources are some ways by which pollution can be contained.

Dash A

Mishra B

Bhuyan N K

Posted on 13 Apr, 2015 01:29 AM

River basins in India have been found to be highly vulnerable to contamination. Recent evidence shows that a large number of water sources including rivers, lakes and surface water in India are polluted due to untreated sewage, agricultural runoff and most importantly, due to unregulated industries.

The Baitarani, Odisha (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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