Please answer question no.13
Q.13. A laundry engaged in washing clothes has been pouring waste water directly in to the river. Over a period of time, it was found that large number of fish were dying in the rivers.
a) Mention the reasons for the dying of fish.
b) Is there any way it can be avoided?
c) Mention values associated with above situation.

a. The reason for the above problem is Water pollution. Wastewater generated from the laundry pollutes the river water which hosts many aquatic plants and fishes, thereby depleting the water resources. Harmful chemicals in the wastewater make it difficult for the fishes to sustain life. As a result of which fishes have started dying in the river.
b. Yes, Water Pollution can be avoided by adopting proper waste management methods and by conducting awareness programmes.

c. The values associated with the above situation are:

• People were not aware of the consequences so we should attempt to create awareness amongst people.
• Dumping of wastewater leads to the loss of aquatic life.We should be careful and more sensitive towards our environment and must not dump any waste in the water.      

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