RIVER POLLUTION IN UZBEKISTAN: ITS CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES
Keywords:
Uzbekistan, river pollution, water resources, industrial waste, agriculture, ecological balance, human health, water quality degradationAbstract
This article analyzes the problems of river pollution in Uzbekistan, its main causes, and consequences. The study examines the impact of industrial waste, agricultural chemicals, and domestic waste on water bodies. The results show that river pollution disrupts ecological balance and has negative effects on human health. The article also provides recommendations for protecting water resources and reducing pollution.
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