River Pollution and Its Impact on Local Ecosystems

Author(s): Sarita Bishnoi

Abstract:

River pollution has emerged as a major environmental concern due to its damaging outcomes on freshwater ecosystems and human societies. Rivers support diverse organic groups and provide essential services such as consumable water, irrigation, fisheries, and cultural value. However, increasing discharge of untreated sewage, industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and plastic debris has significantly degraded river water quality. This study examines the major sources of river pollution and evaluates their ecological consequences using secondary data from Indian and international agencies. The analysis reveals that river pollution results in oxygen depletion, biodiversity loss, toxic accumulation in aquatic organisms, and disruption of ecological balance. The paper highlights the urgent need for effective river management and pollution control strategies.

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