What are some causes of contaminated water in Africa?

It is a sad fact that even with all the big rivers, Africa content stands amongst the continents whose waters are heavily polluted. To show the extent to which water pollution has affected this continent, all its countries (including the developed ones) are faced with the water pollution problem. read more

The main causes of water pollution in Africa are: urbanization, deforestation, industrial processes, mining and agriculture. Water pollution can be described as the contamination of water bodies such as oceans, lakes, aquifers and rivers. It occurs when pollutants are discharged into water bodies without removing or treating harmful compounds. read more

Water pollution, which is the contamination of fresh water bodies, is one of the most pressing issues facing the African continent. Population increase is the main contributor to water pollution because exploding populations put extreme stress on delicate ecosystems. read more

All I have is the quick and obvious. I only have a rudimentary knowledge of this subject but it could be a starting point of inquiry. Human and animal waste and chemicals from industry. read more