Boojho’s uncle has set up an electroplating factory near his village. He should dispose off the waste of the factory

Disposal of wastes generated from electroplating factory can


(i) release harmful chemicals and toxic compounds into river and is dangerous to the organisms in the river and also pollutes pure water.


(ii) Destroy the quality of crop if released in the cornfield due to toxic chemicals which affect the fertility of the soil.


Therefore, disposal should be done according to disposal guidelines to local authority.

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