what are the 3 major types of water pollutants
Types of water pollution. There are many types of water pollution because water comes from many sources. Here are a few types of water pollution: 1. Nutrients Pollution. Some wastewater, fertilizers and sewage contain high levels of nutrients.If they end up in water bodies, they encourage algae and weed growth in the water.This will make the water undrinkable, and even clog filters.. Surface water pollution. Surface water includes natural water found on the earth's surface, like rivers, lakes, lagoons and oceans. Hazardous substances coming into contact with this surface water, dissolving or mixing physically with the water can be called surface water pollution.