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water pollution
(redirected from thermal pollution)

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water pollution,
the contamination of lakes, rivers, and streams by industrial or community sources of pollutants.


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There is no threat of thermal pollution in the Omi Stream since an average temperature of 25[degrees]C is acceptable in leachates.
The release of treated water gives rise to thermal pollution that has serious effect on aquatic life.
The draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit allows for excessive amounts of thermal pollution that will render 50% of the river near the plant a dead zone for certain life stages of some fish populations and may exacerbate existing problems with toxic algae blooms and poor water clarity.
 
 
 
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