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Question
Which of the following is not a source of wastewater?
Options
Sewers
Homes
Industries
Hospitals
Solution
Sewers
Explanation:
Sewers are the pipes through which wastewater generated from homes, industries and hospitals flows. They are not the source of wastewater.
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