Effects of pollutants on the aquatic environment
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# 6 Physical pollutants

Physical pollutants include:

- suspended solids
- immiscible liquids
- discharges that result in changes to the temperature or flow rate of the receiving water
- substances that impart a taste, odour or colour to the water.

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