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So,
what exactly is Non-Point Pollution?
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Non-Point
Source Pollution is any contamination
that originates from many locations that
all discharge into a location (e.g., a lake, stream,
land area).
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Point
Source Pollution is
when pollutants are discharged from a single identifiable
location (e.g., pipes, ditches, channels, sewers,
tunnels, containers of various types).
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This
is an example of Point-source Pollution
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Here,
a direct link can be made that points to the
cause of water pollution
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Remember
that non-point pollution results from many contaminants
in an area, while non-point pollution is a result
of many contaminants over a broad area
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While
Point-source may be easier for an individual
to identify,
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Non
Point Pollution is the Number 1 cause of degredation
to our state's and nation's waterways
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We
all contribute to non-point pollution. How can
we reduce our contribution of pollution?
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5
tips
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Use fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals
sparingly |
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Vegetate bare spots in your yard |
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Pick up after your pet |
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Check your car for leaks, and recycle motor oil |
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Inspect and pump your septic tank regularly |
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Check
out these links!
More
prevention tips
Do's
and Don'ts around the Home
How
to conserve and use water efficiently
PA
Nonpoint Source Management Program
An
interactive watershed model
For Kids- Polluted
Runoff- Games and other fun stuff!
Lesson Plan: To
protect your Stream Protect your Mountains
Lesson Plan: Maintain
Water Quality
Lesson Plan: Pollution
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