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water pollution
The contamination of water bodies such as rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater by harmful substances.
水質汚染が問題になっている。
Water pollution has become a problem.
工場の排水が水質汚染の原因だ。
Factory wastewater is the cause of water pollution.
水質汚染を防ぐために厳しい規制がある。
There are strict regulations to prevent water pollution.
水質汚染 refers to the degradation of water quality due to pollutants. Common sources include industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 水質汚染を防ぐ (to prevent water pollution)
- 水質汚染の原因 (cause of water pollution)
- 水質汚染対策 (water pollution countermeasures)
RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS:
- 大気汚染 (air pollution)
- 土壌汚染 (soil contamination)
- 水質検査 (water quality testing)