Difference between Air and Water pollution
Difference between Air pollution and Water pollution are in tabular form below –
No. |
Air pollution |
Water pollution |
1. | It is a contamination of atmosphere which is caused due to harmful substance. | It is a contamination of water which is caused due to harmful substance. |
2. | Air pollution is defined as the introduction of particulate matter, biological material and chemicals which causes harm to the animals, humans, natural environment into the atmosphere. | Water pollution is defined as the contamination of water like rivers, aquifers, groundwater, oceans and lakes which makes it unsuitable for use. |
3. | Sources of air pollution mainly includes buses, power plants, oil refineries and cars. | Sources of water pollution mainly includes chemical discharge from industries, sewage, pesticides from agriculture, industrial waste and domestic waste etc. |
4. | Elimination of fire place and avoid burning of leaves both are control measures of air pollution. | Treatment of sewage, use of environment friendly products |
5. | Components of air pollution includes carbon dioxide, sulphur, hydrogen sulphides, ash carbon, lead, dust etc. | Components of water pollution are heavy metals, bacteria and algae etc. |