WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Environmental pollution is called to the presence in the environment of any agent (physical, chemical or biological) or a combination of several agents in places such forms and concentrations that are or may be injurious to health, safety or the welfare of the population, or potentially harmful to plant or animal life or prevent the normal use of the property and places of recreation and enjoyment of them. Environmental pollution is also incorporated into the receiving bodies of solid, liquid or gaseous, or mixtures thereof, provided that adversely alter the natural conditions, or which may affect the health, hygiene or welfare of the public.