The two biggest factors causing water pollution worldwide are industrial discharges and agricultural runoff. Meanwhile, oil spills, despite their significant media attention, only account for a small share of water pollution.
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Nature. (March 29, 2024). Distribution of factors causing water pollution worldwide as of 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1552335/causes-of-water-pollution-worldwide/
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