Page 12 - Water Pollution Management - Silty Water - Environmental Impact
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Summary
• Silt pollution is a common pollutant that is often overlooked
• The release of even small quantities of sediment into a
waterway can have dire consequences for the health
(biodiversity) of the water body
• Large extents of our inland waterways are being adversely
affected by sediment
• Human activities are the main cause
• Construction sites can be a major source of silt pollution
Prevent silt pollution…
protect the environment
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