Water Pollution of Wetlands

Abstract

Pollution has become a matter of grave concern at present with all the components of the environment laden with pollutants largely from anthropogenic sources and unplanned urbanization. Inland wetlands are very delicate ecosystems and encompass a variety of water bodies, namely ponds, rivers, swamps, etc. They house some unique floristic patterns that are crucial in the primary productivity and maintaining a balance of the wetland ecosystem. In addition to it, the inland water bodies are also productive and are of immense importance to humans. The inland wetlands are also an integral part of boosting the economy of the region as they support a number of industries including fishing and recreation. Thus pollution of water bodies has impacted the human race in a deleterious manner. This chapter is an attempt to overview the inland water bodies, their biodiversity pattern, pollution, and their effect on flora at large.

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“…These efforts must involve multisectoral cooperation and effective policy implementation to safeguard water quality and public health. Land use is an essential factor influencing river water quality (Datta et al, 2021). To minimize the degradation of river water quality, the existing natural capacity of river water to resist pollution needs to be maintained (Dewata and Adri, 2018).…”

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