What is Pollution?

Pollution may be defined as any change in the physicochemical or biological attributes of the environment that causes a disturbance in normal life process and comfort of all organisms including human beings.

Biodegradable Pollutants: Animal excreta, manures and some daily requirements.

Non biodegradable Pollutions: Heavy metals, Organo-chlorine Pesticides and some organic compounds in daily use.

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