The undesirable presence of matter or energy that can cause harmful environmental effects.

A change in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of the air, water, or soil that can affect the health, survival, or activities of humans in an unwanted way. Some expand the term to include harmful effects on all forms of life.

harmful things in the air, water, or land Pollution happens when air, water, or land get dirty.

the direct or indirect alteration of the physical, thermal, biological or radioactive properties of any part of the environment in such a way as to create a hazard or potential hazard to the health, safety or welfare of any living species

An alteration of the quality of state waters by waste to a degree which unreasonably affects their beneficial uses or facilities which serve their beneficial uses.

environmental contamination with man-made waste

The process of contaminating air, water and land with impurities to a level that is undesirable and results in a decrease in usefulness of the environment for beneficial purposes.

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the addition of a substance(s) to an environment in greater than natural concentrations as a result of human activity producing a net detrimental effect on the environment.

Pollution is anything that would harm us and other living things in an environment. Water pollution generally includes chemicals, bacteria and viruses, other micro-organisms and rubbish. These are called pollutants.

the fouling of water or air with sewage, industrial waste, or other contaminants, making them unfit to support many forms of life.

things that hurt or make air, water, and soil dirty

A change in the physical, chemical, or biologic characteristics of the air, water, or soil that can affect the health, survival, or activities of all forms of life in an unwanted way.

(1) Specific impairment of water quality by agricultural, domestic or industrial wastes (including thermal and atomic wastes) to a degree that has an adverse effect upon any beneficial use of water. (2) The addition to a natural body of water of any material which diminishes the optimal economic use of the water body by the population which it serves, and has an adverse effect on the surrounding environment.

A result of human development that comes in the form of air, water, hazardous waste, and noise.

attacking the environment with poisonous or other harmful substances.

uncleanliness, state of being impure, foul, or dirty (Sewage is a source of water pollution.)

In our environment, the condition of being dirty, especially as a result of wastes.

An alteration in the character or quality of the environment, or any of its components, that renders it less suited for certain uses. The alteration of the physical, chemical, or biological properties of water by the introduction of any substance that renders the water harmful to use.

"Pollution is an impairment of quality such that it interferes with the intended usages." (House Report 2021.)

The presence of a chemical or element in a media of the environment above background levels of naturally or foreign occurring chemicals or elements to the media.

The impairment (reduction) of water quality by agriculture, domestic or industrial wastes (including thermal and radioactive wastes) to such a degree as to hinder any beneficial use of the water or render it offensive to the senses of sight, taste, or smell or when sufficient amounts of waste creates or poses a potential threat to human health or the environment.

the addition of unwanted substance to or the alteration of the environment in a way that adversely affects human health or living systems. Pollutants may be biodegradable, non-biodegradable, or slowly degradable.

impurities and waste in the environment

the presence of a contaminant in the environment, for example: water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution or land pollution

Substance or substances used to pollute an environment.

Environmentally damaging sediment, dispersed soil or manufactured chemical products in soil, water or the air.

Anything that contributes to the contamination of any natural resource including water supplies and the atmosphere.

An adverse impact upon the natural environment. For example, air pollution can come from the stacks of power plants when they burn oil or coal to produce electricity or from the operation of automobiles

The dirtying or befouling of any thing or place.

When harmful waste products enter the air, water, or earth. The main cause of air pollution is the burning of oil and gasoline by factories and cars.

the release of materials or energy (solid, fluid, or gaseous substances; heat; noise) that are harmful to humans and/or the environment.

to make impure or unclean; contaminate

Forestry Operations & Water Quality] The presence in a body of water (or soil or air) of substances of such character and in such quantities that the natural quality of productivity of the environment is impaired or rendered harmful to health and life or offensive to the senses.

Deterioration of the quality of the environment caused by the introduction of undesirable substances, organisms or energy.

The contamination of the environment with man made substances and objects that may be harmful to plants and animals.

Any man made condition which adversely affects the quality of the environment.

the dirtying or defouling of any thing or place.

materials that are not supposed to be in the river make it dirty ( pollute it): not nice to look at for humans, and not good to live in for animals.

harmful substances left in the environment, leading to a dirty, impure or unhealthy place.

is harm caused to the natural environment.

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the dirtying or spoiling of land, air, or water ..... return

undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities

the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

a real threat to our air, water, land and climate

a religious uncleanness which is usually the result of murder or of other serious crimes (intentional or unintentional) and infects anyone and anything which comes into contact with it

The contamination of the purity of the environment

The introduction of harmful substances into the air, land, or water

poisons in the natural environment such as in the air or in the water.166

Deterioration of the environment by chemical, physical or organic substances that the ecosystem cannot (or can no longer) eliminate naturally. Pollution is mainly generated by human activity. As a result, a non-degradable artificial substance is introduced into the environment, or the threshold tolerated by the environment is exceeded.

Harming or contaminating the natural environment as a result of human activities, especially through household and chemical waste, eg substances, noise, dust, smells.

harmful substances that are released into the environment by man

Contamination of air, water, land or other natural resources that will or is Rely to create a nuisance or render such resources harmful to public health or which is harmful to domestic, municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational or other legitimate beneficial uses, or to livestock, wild animals, birds, fish or other life.

the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of harmful substances.

contamination of air, soil, or water by the discharge of harmful substances

the introduction by man, directly or indirectly, of substances or energy to the marine environment resulting in deleterious effects.

the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of waste or other offensive materials.

The addition of an undesirable agent to an ecosystem in excess of the rate at which natural processes can degrade, assimilate, or disperse it.

The man-made or man-induced alternation of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem. (See Contaminant.)

Defilement or unfavourable alteration of the surroundings, normally as a result of human actions. In the water environment, any foreign substance that impairs the usefulness of water.

The contamination of a natural ecosystem, especially with reference to the activity of humans.

A negative or unwanted change in character of air, water, or soil that can affect the health, survival, or activities of humans and other organisms in nature.

the addition of an undesirable substance to the air, water or soil that in some manner damages the biological, structural or aesthetic value of the ecosystem. Pollution often effects the health and welfare of humans.

A substance that, when added to the environment causes the environment to be harmful or unfit for living things.

the action of contaminating (an environment) especially with man-made waste.

Unauthorized contamination of surface or subsurface waters or land.

Presence of substances in the environment (air, water, land) whose nature, location, or quantity produces undesirable environmental effects. In terms of aquaculture, biological pollution refers to organic inputs created by fish feeds and fish wastes. Similarly, chemical pollution refers to everything else (e.g., oil, pesticides, etc.).

Waste, often made by humans, that damages the water, the air, and the soil.

Contamination of soil, water or air by the discharge of wastes or other harmful materials.

a human or naturally caused change in physical, chemical, or biological conditions that results in an undesirable effect on the environment.

Generally, the presence of a substance in the environment that, because of its chemical composition or quantity, prevents the functioning of natural processes and produces undesirable environmental and health effects. Under the Clean Water Act, for example, the term has been defined as the man-made or man-induced alteration of the physical, biological, chemical and radiological integrity of water and other media.

undesireable change in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of the air, water, or land that can harmfully affect the health, survival, or activities of human or other living organisms.

the release by humans, directly or indirectly of substances (including gases) or energy into the environment, which results or is likely to result in harmful effects, such as harm to living resources and life; human health hazards; hindering human activities, or impairing the quality of environmental resources and reducing amenities.

Any substance, natural or synthetic, that degrades water quality to such a degree that water is not suitable for a particular use.

The contamination of the environment that includes air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, and disposal of waste materials.

when your surroundings are unsafe and dirty

Any harmful or undesirable change in the physical, chemical or biological quality of air, water or soil as a result of the release of chemicals, radioactivity, heat and large amounts of organic matter.

contamination or air, water, or soil by the discharge of harmful sobstances

The act of making something unclean or dirty; to contaminate.

Any substance that is present in or has been introduced into the environment and has harmful or unpleasant effects. Pollution comes in many forms, and may be present in air, land, water, or organisms. Although some pollution is from natural sources, most is produced by human activities.

Any substance introduced into the ocean that has unpleasant or harmful effects. Although ocean pollution often comes from direct sources, such as sewage or industrial liquid waste emitted by sewage treatment plants, industries, septic tanks, or waste dumped by oceangoing vessels, it may also fall out of the atmosphere or seep in from surrounding land.

Any substance introduced into water or a body of water that has unpleasant or harmful effects. Although water pollution often comes from direct sources, such as effluent emitted into lakes and rivers by industries, it may also fall out of the atmosphere or seep in from surrounding land.

Generally, the presence of matter or energy whose nature, location or quantity produces undesired environmental effects, usually a human-made or human-induced alternation of the physical, biological, and radiological integrity of water, air, or soil. (Source: United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Country Dialogue Workshops Programme, Glossary of Terms)

the contamination of air, water, or soil because of the discharge of harmful substances, usually resulting from human activities

The presence of materials or energy whose nature, location, and/or quantity produces undesired environmental effects.

The results of activity that is detrimental to beneficial use by plants, animals or humans of water, air or land.

unwanted chemicals or other materials found in the air. Pollutants can harm health, the environment, and property. Many air pollutants occur as gases or vapors, but some are very tiny particles: dust, smoke, or soot.

Any substances in water, soil, or air that degrades the natural quality of the environment, offends the senses of sight, taste, or smell, or causes a health hazard. The usefulness of the natural resource is usually impaired by the presence of pollutants and contamination.

The contamination of soil, water or air by the discharge of potentially harmful substances.

garbage and wastes that harm the environment, and make it unclean

Things put into the air, a body of water, or an area of land that make it dirty or harmful to living things.

Noise, dirt and other harmful substances produced by people and machines which spoil an area.

Impairment of land, air, or water quality by agricultural, domestic, or industrial waste to a degree having an adverse effect on beneficial uses or the facilities that serve such beneficial uses.

Generally, the presence of matter or energy whose nature, location, or quantity produces undesired environmental effects. Under the Clean Water Act, for example, the term is defined as the manmade or man-induced alteration of the physical, biological, chemical, and radiological integrity of water.

The occurrence of contaminating materials in the environment (water, soil or atmosphere) above natural, background levels.

Contamination of air, soil, or water with harmful substances.

the addition of materials or energy into the existing environmental system to the extent that undesirable changes are produced directly or indirectly in that system.

The violation or threatened violation of applicable state of federal environmental quality statutes, rules and standards.

This is where things such as oil, sewage, slurry, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and litter damage the environment.

the destruction or impairment of the purity of the environment.

Any contaminant or impurity.

contamination of air, water, or soil by toxic organic or inorganic substances (e.g., industrial or agricultural waste by-products, engine exhausts, factory emissions, or human waste). Pollution can come from a single source (point source) or be discharged over a wide area from many sources (non-point source).

Human additions of undesirable substances to the environment.

contamination of natural environment.

Presence of a contamination to such a degree that the environment (land, air or water) is not suitable for a particular use.

An undesirable change in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of air, water, soil, or food that can adversely affect the health, survival, or activities of humans or other living organisms.

See also Environmental Impairment.

something that appears in an environment that is unwanted and does not belong.

Any change in physical properties (e.g. composition) that renders air, water or land unfit for a given use.

Putting poisonous or other harmful substances into the environment

Damage to air, water, land, property or the atmosphere by some noxious emanation.

Introduction of pollutants into a solid, liquid, or gaseous environmental medium, the presence of pollutants in a solid, liquid, or gaseous environmental medium, or any undesirable modification of the composition of a solid, liquid or gaseous environmental medium. In the context of air pollution, an undesirable modification is one that has injurious or deleterious effects. RT contaminant, pollutant. ISO, 1979; WHO, 1989a

impairment of the land, air, or water quality caused by agricultural, domestic, or industrial waste that negatively impacts beneficial uses of the land, air, or water, or the facilities that serve such beneficial uses.

A change in the physical, chemical, radiological or biological quality of a resource (air, water or land) caused by man or man's activities that is injurious to existing, intended or potential uses of the resource.

Contamination of the water, soil, or air by chemicals or waste materials. Jump to Top

Pollution of water, water pollution, or pollute the water means: (a) the discharge of any pollutant into any waters of the state or the contamination of any waters of the state so as to create a nuisance or render such waters unclean, or noxious, or impure so as to be actually or potentially harmful or detrimental or injurious to public health, safety or welfare, to domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational or other legitimate uses, or to livestock, animals, birds, fish or other aquatic life; or (b) the alteration made or induced by human activity of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of waters of the state. [Mn. Chapter 115.01; Subd. 5

the introduction by man into the environment of substances or energy liable to cause hazards to human health, harm to living resources and ecological systems, damage to structure or amenity, or interference with legitimate uses of the environment.

Physical, chemical, or biological change in the characteristics of some component of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, or biosphere that adversely influences the health, survival, or activities of humans or other living organisms.

any change in the environment that produces a condition that is harmful to living things

Waste material discarded or discharged into earth, air or water that is harmful to the environment.

To make foul, unclean, dirty; any physical, chemical, or biological change that adversely affects the health, survival, or activities of living organisms or that alters the environment in undesirable ways.

This occurs when substances enter an environment that are not naturally occurring or exceed naturally occurring levels.

Waste material which cannot be absorbed by the surroundings in which it is discharged.

See air pollution.

Impurities in air, water and land that create an unclean environment.

when land, water, or air contain harmful substances, making them unhealthful to the environment and people.

Pollution is the release of environmental contaminants.