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Stormwater Pollution

Drop! What was that? It is stormwater pollution. In this essay, you will learn lots of things about stormwater pollution. You will learn what it is, why it’s a problem, how we can reduce and prevent, and how to encourage people to protect our rivers, lakes, and streams. This is really important to us, the world, and creatures. Now, just sit back and listen. What is stormwater pollution and why is it a problem? Stormwater pollution is water from rain, garden hoses, or other activities that picks up pollutants. That includes trash and cigarette butts. Next time it rains, I want you to look at a street gutter or roadside ditch. The rain, rather than seeping into the soil, it flows quickly off roads and rooftops. As I said, water collects trash and cigarette butts. Also it can collect grease, oil, heavy metals, sediments, and fertilizers from lawns. This is a problem because it goes through storm drains and when it is discharged to a stream, it erodes the natural system. Also it makes our water dirty. What can each of us do to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution? The plan is required for major construction products below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Here are some discharges for the plan. First, have industrial plant yards. Second, have immediate access roads and rail lines used or traveled by carriers of raw materials. Third, have material handling sites. What are the best ways to encourage people to protect our rivers, lakes, and streams? First, spread the message. Second, tell your friends, family, even coworkers. Third, you can even start a club. Start a website. Make a video. There are just so many ways to encourage the people. Just spread the word. I dare you. I hope that you have learned about what stormwater is, why it is a problem, how to prevent it, and to encourage people to stop it. This can make a difference. Now we can help ourselves, creatures, and our world!