In order to participate in storm water pollution prevention it is important to understand the impact that storm water has on water pollution.
Storm water refers to the water from rain or melting snow that “runs” downhill, usually into a storm drain, stream, lake, bay, river, ocean, or another body of water.
As the storm water runs [...]
Drinking water pollution is a bigger problem than most people realize.
While drinking water filters and bottled water has become a staple in our society, most consumers still use unfiltered drinking water for cooking, filling pet water bowls and bottles, and for mixing powdered drink mixes.
Drinking water pollution is a big enough problem within our country [...]
Some of the latest studies suggest that the true effects of industrial water pollution have yet to be measured. While individual toxins and pollutants have been measured and laws regulating the individual toxins and pollutants have been passed, the cumulative effect of the whole picture has yet to be well measured.
The potential effects of industrial [...]
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which is also known as the clean water act, was originally posed and drafted in the year 1948.
Over the years there have been many amendments and alterations to address more specific issues as our society grows and our industry flourishes.
When it was first introduced, the Federal Water Pollution [...]
No matter where you live you can be sure that ground water pollution is a problem for you just like it is for everyone else. The myth that water sources in rural areas are safer than urban areas is completely false.
Ground water pollution is an epidemic, and almost all of the contaminants that reach water [...]
Reading articles on water pollution is a depressing and a very complicated subject to get into, but even the quick facts on water pollution are enough to give any conscientious person the chills:
Researcher Larry West estimates that every day, 14,000 people die because of water pollution.
According to official classification, 41.3% of the United States’ water [...]
During the summer months we often focus too much on conserving water, when in reality the underlying facts about water pollution are that we need to consider more about protecting water from pollution.
Here are a few quick ways to ensure that this coming summer, you have quality water rather than just quantity;
Individually, you [...]
Any discussion about sources of water pollution and contamination that pertain to water can be divided into two main categories: direct and indirect.
These may also be referred to as point and nonpoint contamination. In both cases, the descriptive word applied to the contamination type references its amount of direct contact with the water source.
Direct, or [...]
The state of water pollution in China is alarming.
It is an unfortunate yet all-too-true fact that developing nations tend to ravage the environment as they climb to power.
The United States famously destroyed a good portion of its natural resources during the 1800’s when citizens of every kind raced toward Manifest Destiny.
Britain caused a great [...]
How to stop water pollution? More than ever before, this question needs answering.
Modern technology has given us a heightened awareness of pollution, and some people may be inclined to think that because of the regulations this awareness has prompted, pollution is no longer as much of an issue as it was before.
They would be surprised [...]