Pollution
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Terms & Synonyms | Pollution |
Official WHO Definition | The addition of harmful liquid, solid or gaseous substances to water, soil or air (WHO 1992).
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Other Definitions | Generally, the presence of matter or energy whose nature, location or quantity produces undesired environmental effects, usually a human-made or human-induced alternation of the physical, biological, and radiological integrity of water, air, or soil.
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Interpretations and Explanations
References
WHO (1992) A guide to the development of on-site sanitation
WHO Lexicon page (translations and examples)
