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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The effects of water pollution are far-reaching and affect not only the environment, but human beings and animals as well.
Water pollution affects our oceans, lakes, rivers, and drinking water, making it a widespread and global concern. Numerous diseases, health problems, and even fatalities have been associated with water pollution.
Water is considered polluted when chemicals, pathogens, [...]