This document discusses various aspects of water pollution including causes and effects. It notes that 70% of domestic waste and 90% of industrial waste is water. The key pollutants discussed are: 1. Turbidity which affects visibility and aquatic life. 2. pH changes which impact corrosion and ability of water to neutralize other agents. 3. Dissolved solids like chlorides which increase hardness and affect palatability. 4. Nutrients like nitrogen and phosphates which can cause algal blooms and degrade dissolved oxygen. The document recommends monitoring of parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, and nutrients to assess water quality and treat pollution through measures like sediment removal and aeration