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Physical Contaminants
Physical contaminants are
objects that do not dissolve
in water. Some examples of
physical contaminants are
oil and petroleum products,
garbage, floating debris,
tree branches, silt, clay and
other soil products.
Biological Contaminants
Biological contaminants are
things like bacteria and
viruses. Things like E. Coli
and fecal coli form are
example of biological
contaminants.
Chemical Contaminants
Chemical contaminants are
substances that are soluble
in water. Some examples of
Chemical contaminants are;
manufactured chemicals,
metal ions and compounds,
pesticides, fertilizers and
soluble petrol products.