Agricultural pollution

Agricultural pollution occurs when chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, along with animal waste, wash into nearby water sources or drift into the air. This can lead to water contamination, causing issues like algae blooms that harm aquatic life and make water unsafe for drinking or recreation. Excess nutrients from fertilizers can also deplete oxygen in water bodies, affecting fish and other organisms. Additionally, runoff of pesticides can harm wildlife and contaminate soil. Proper management and sustainable farming practices are essential to minimize these environmental impacts and protect ecosystems and human health.