How to identify a polluted water source

I keep receiving notifications telling me one of my nugget got sick from drinking from polluted water.

How can I know if a lake is polluted?

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Best Answer

I think that can happen when a nugget drinks from a lake directly instead of a clean source like a well.

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Quick Answer about "How to identify a polluted water source"

Water contaminated with sulfur or certain bacteria will emit the smell of rotten eggs.

High iron levels give water an orange color.

High manganese levels will cause water to look purple or black.

How can we identify the source of pollution?

Sources of Pollution"Point sources" are single emissions such as a smokestack, while "non-point sources" are collective emissions over an area, such as exhaust from cars. Pollutants released into air, water and soil are spread throughout the environment by wind, water flow and percolation into the ground.

Which is the easiest method to identify the polluted water?

The most easiest method to detect the pollution of water is by tasting the water if it is having a foul smell and for the colour of the water also indicates that the water is polluted.

Types of Pollutants that affect Water Quality

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