From: A glance at one decade of water pollution research in Iranian environmental health journals
Type of water pollutants | Pollutant | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
Primary pollutants | Microbial, Chemical, Organic, Mineral, Disinfection, Radionuclides, Antibiotics | 280 | 65.1 |
Secondary pollutants | Physical pollutants, Heat, Cold, Turbidity, Aesthetic (taste and odor), colour | 93 | 21.7 |
Both types | Primary and secondary pollutants | 57 | 13.2 |
Total | 430 | 100 |