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There are several things that are required for life to survive on Earth, but the most important of them all is water, which is a basic need of humans. Water is required for a variety of applications including home, agricultural, industrial, and biological applications.
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Tahir, M.S., Sagir, M., Tahir, M.B. (2023). Contamination: Nature and Origin of Wastewater. In: Advances in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology. Water Resources Development and Management. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1187-5_1
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