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There is a sharp decline in dissolved oxygen downstream from the point of sewage discharge. Why? What are its adverse effects?

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There is a sharp decline in dissolved oxygen downstream from the point of sewage discharge. Why? What are its adverse effects?

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Following discharge of sewage into river, micro organisms involved in biodegradation of organic matter present in sewage consume more oxygen. This cause mortality of fish and other aquatic creatures.

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