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The document discusses water contaminants, emphasizing that while water is essential for plants and animals, it can also dissolve toxic substances known as contaminants. Sources of chemical contaminants include agricultural runoff, road salt, and industrial discharges, which can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health. Biological contaminants, such as bacteria and parasites, can also pollute water sources, leading to serious health risks, as illustrated by the E. coli outbreak in Walkerton, Ontario.

Author

George Best

Language

EN