Degradable pollutants
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Non degradable pollutants
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1. Degradable pollutants can be decomposed or degraded
easily.
2. Decomposition takes place by microorganisms and it
requires less time.
3. These pollutants again enter the biogeochemical
cycles and become part of the natural nutrient cycle.
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1. Non – degradable pollutants cannot be easily
decomposed.
2. It requires more time and different techniques for
decomposition.
3. These pollutants will remain on the earth for years
and create environmental pollution.
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