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Abstract Freshwater is indispensable for all forms of life and is needed in large quantities, in almost all human activities. The main source of freshwater pollution can be ascribed to the discharge of untreated waste, run-off from agricultural fields, and dumping of industrial wastewater. Industrial growth and rapid urbanization are promoting the use of synthetic substances that have a serious impact on our freshwater bodies. Polluted water supplies cause serious human health problems in addition to threats to ecosystem sustainability. The main cause of water pollution in urban areas are direct discharge of both industrial and domestic wastewater into natural water bodies. These water bodies are highly polluted by humans and as a result, come right back to hurt us. India's remarkable economic growth, industrialization, and urbanization, coupled with inadequate investment in basic water supply and treatment infrastructure, have resulted in widespread water pollution. Polluted water is the main cause of a number of diseases in human beings. This pollution not only affects the life of the present generation but also affects the life of the next generation because its effect remains for a long. This paper deals with the water pollution causes and its impact on human health in India.

Freshwater, Pollution, Industrialization, Urbanization, Waste.