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Sediments entering bodies of water threaten aquatic ecosystems. Land use changes like deforestation, agriculture, urbanization, and mining increase sediment runoff into rivers. Farming, clearing forests, building roads, and mining can overload rivers with sediments. Sediments harm plants and animals by smothering habitats and carrying pollutants. They also reduce water clarity, clog reservoirs, and damage infrastructure like water supply equipment and hydroelectric plants, raising maintenance costs.

Author

Shirley Anne Viloria

Language

EN