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Farming contributes to water pollution through the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and manure, which can contaminate drinking water and harm aquatic ecosystems. Nitrogen-rich fertilizers can cause algal blooms that deplete oxygen levels in water bodies. Concentrated animal farming can lead to significant nutrient runoff, posing health risks to humans and threats to aquatic life.

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Farming contributes to water pollution through the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and manure, which can contaminate drinking water and harm aquatic ecosystems. Nitrogen-rich fertilizers can cause algal blooms that deplete oxygen levels in water bodies. Concentrated animal farming can lead to significant nutrient runoff, posing health risks to humans and threats to aquatic life.

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TP 37

Disadvantages of Farming

Water Pollution

Farming can also contribute to water pollution through the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and manure.
These chemicals can leach into groundwater or runoff into nearby waterways, contaminating drinking
water sources and harming aquatic ecosystems. For example, the use of nitrogen-rich fertilizers in
agricultural fields can lead to the formation of algal blooms in nearby lakes and rivers, which can deplete
oxygen levels and harm aquatic life.

Additionally, the concentration of animal farms in certain areas can lead to high levels of manure and
nutrient runoff into waterways, posing a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. In some cases, this
pollution can even be linked to human health concerns, such as increased risk of cancer and other
diseases.

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