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Biodiversity
Poor water quality has an adverse effect on the health of aquatic
plant and animal communities. Pollution, particularly from heavy
metals, nutrients, salt, and toxic blue-green algae, is a major
problem.
Recreation and tourism
Pollution makes water less attractive for recreation and eco-tourism
and may render it completely unsuitable. Poor water clarity can
be a danger to swimmers as it reduces the chance of swimmers seeing
obstacles such as rocks and logs.
This page was last modified 21-06-2006
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