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Urban populations contribute significantly to water pollution, while rural populations, although declining, are essential for increasing food production to meet urban demands. This situation leads to various environmental challenges, notably increased groundwater pollution and aquifer contamination due to intensive farming practices over vulnerable aquifers. Additionally, surface waters may also become contaminated as a result of these agricultural activities. Balancing urban needs with sustainable farming practices is crucial to mitigate the impact on water quality.
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18. These urban populations cause water pollution, but the rural populations (although decreasing) are required to increase food output for the increased population in urban areas.
This has many ramifications; one of these is increased groundwater pollution and aquifer contamination due to intensive farming applications being done over vulnerable aquifers.
Surface waters can also become contaminated from these acivities