1Pollution or public harm caused by industrial or urban activity, such as factory waste, air pollution, or noise, that damages residents' health or the environment.
この地域は工場の排水による公害に長年苦しんできた。
This area has suffered from pollution caused by factory wastewater for many years.
高度経済成長期には各地で深刻な公害が問題になった。
During the period of rapid economic growth, serious pollution became a problem in many areas.
工場の騒音は近隣住民にとって深刻な公害だ。
The noise from the factory is a serious public nuisance for nearby residents.
公害を防ぐため、企業には排出基準が定められている。
Emission standards have been established for companies in order to prevent pollution.