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- Nutrient pollution is when there are too many nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus in the water. When this happens, it can cause too much algae to grow, killing fish and other aquatic life.
- Nutrient pollution includes things like:
- Trash and Debris that is not thrown away or recycled go in our storm drains and in then into our streams, creeks and rivers.
- Heavy Metals in our waterways come from sources such as industrial processes, old equipment and vehicles, sewage sludge, metal piping and materials. Heavy metals in our water can cause problems for humans, wildlife and aquatic life.
- Chemicals can be found in some everyday items we use such as paints, insecticides, pesticides, food processing waste, cleaning detergents, soaps, solvents, acids, bleaching powers, chlorine.
- Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) cause problems for our stormwater and sewer systems and create pollution in our streams, creeks and Rivers.
- Pathogens include things like sewer overflows, pet waste, transient camps, dead animals, and livestock.
