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Record 1 2023-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Pollution
CONT

Water pollution occurs when discharges of energy or materials degrade the quality of water for other users, including both humans and wildlife. Pollution can affect inland waters such as lakes, rivers and groundwater, as well as coastal marine waters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'eau

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contaminación del agua
DEF

Degradación de la aptitud del agua para algún propósito determinado.

OBS

Alteración de las aguas debida a presencia de productos procedentes de la industria y de otras actividades humanas.

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