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the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance of thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.

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water pollution occurs when harmful substances, often chemical or microorganisms, contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer.

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Water pollution can arise from a variety of sources and activities, both natural and human induced.

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Improper disposal of plastic waste, including single use plastics and microplastic can accumulate in water bodies, posing a threat to marine life and ecosystems.