What are the major water pollutants?  

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1. As shown in a full complete list by Vishakha, I'd like to add some ...
   

2. Water pollutants can be classified in several categories, some major water pollutants are

   1. Disease-causing bacteria, protozoa, viruses and parasitic worms.

   2. Oxygen-demanding wastes.

   3. Water-soluble inorganic pollutants, like acids, salts and toxic metals.

   4. Water-soluble nitrates and phosphates.

   5. Organic compounds such as oil, plastics and pesticides.

   6. water-soluble radioactive compounds.

   7. Even suspended sediment is a major water pollutant.