Definition(s)
The direct or indirect human alteration of the biological, physical, chemical or radiological integrity of freshwater. (Source: GEMET/Landy)
The manmade or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological and radiological integrity of water. (Source: GEMET)
Jerarquía
Broader: contaminación
Narrower: precipitación ácidaeutrofización
In other languages
English
Water pollution
French
pollution de l'eau
Ruso
загрязнение воды
Árabe
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with contaminación del agua
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Convención sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial | 2 decisions |
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Convenio sobre Accidentes Industriales Transfronterizos | 1 article or paragraph3 documents |
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Convenio de Minamata | 2 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |