Water pollution is caused by both point sources, such as factories and sewage systems that directly pollute water, and non-point sources, like runoff from farms and roads that carry pollutants into water sources. Many harmful substances contribute to water pollution, including carcinogenic compounds from industrial waste that contaminate groundwater and affect human health. Responsibility for water pollution is widespread as it stems from direct discharges as well as runoff and airborne deposition from various sources.