freshwater pollution
freshwater pollution
Pollution in freshwater caused by man-made discharges and emissions. These comprise nitrogen and phosphorus, oil and other organic substances, waste and soil particles, bacteria and viruses.
Broader Terms
- BT↑ water pollution
More specific terms
- NT7 ↓ groundwater pollution
- NT7 ↓ surface water pollution ►
- NT7 ↓ underground water pollution
Related terms
- RT⇆ freshwater
- RT⇆ freshwater degradation
- Italian inquinamento delle acque dolci
- Theme health/nutrition
- Theme pollution
- Theme water
- ExactMatch: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3493
