NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Runoff of pesticides and fertiliser from nearby farming activities, raw sewage from villages on the lake shoreline, and mining effluent are all causing water pollution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rapid urbanization is continuing to contribute to the deterioration of Africa’s water quality. As more and more people migrate to urban areas, the area’s water infrastructure gradually diminishes. A larger volume of waste is going into wastewater treatment plants and the existing infrastructure is not able to keep up.

Detailed explanation-3: -Industrial Waste These chemicals are poorly disposed of or are released in rivers and streams, causing river pollution. Mining industries that produce gold and diamonds in Africa dump their industrial wastes and chemicals in waterways. The impact of these is water pollution and an increase in waterborne diseases.