Weegy: because, it can everyone sick, and pollute and kill the fish in the water.
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It's important that sewage and industrial wastes dumped into rivers, lakes, and streams be biodegradable to ensure natural ecosystems can break down and process these wastes without causing long-term harm to the environment.
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