Reducing thermal pollution

Description

Reducing thermal pollution involves implementing measures to minimize the release of heated water or effluents from industrial processes, power plants, and other sources into natural water bodies. Essential actions include adopting cooling towers, closed-loop cooling systems, and heat recovery technologies, as well as regulating discharge temperatures. These strategies aim to protect aquatic ecosystems, prevent oxygen depletion, and maintain biodiversity by ensuring that water temperatures remain within safe limits for native flora and fauna.