Water Pollution in Florida

Water Pollution in Florida Click on each of the different water pollutants and fill in the chart below. Name of Pollutant Problem Impact Solution Some wastewater from Contaminates water with harmful treatment plants is discharged organisms and substances. Can Central Sewer into waterways, and aging pollute local springs with excess System systems may allow leaks or nutrients that contribute to excessive algae growth. overflows. Reduce the amount of wastewater entering the system by reusing water. Contaminates water with diseasecausing pathogens and excess nutrients like nitrogen, which promotes algae growth. Homeowners should Follow the rules and do checks on their tank to make sure it is good. Deposits debris, heavy metals, and nutrients into local waterways. Maintain stormwater system. Septic Tanks Stormwater Runoff Fertilizer and Pesticides Discharges from Farmlands Sediment from construction sites Industry septic systems can pollute groundwater and surface waters. New world development replaces natural surfaces with impervious ones like roads and rooftops. Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides allow pollutants to wash into waterways through stormwater runoff. Nutrients from farmlands are drained or pumped into waterways, and rain can cause runoff from fields. Without vegetation to hold it, soil is easily eroded by wind and rain. Some industrial facilities release wastewater and chemicals into waterways. Excess nutrients feed the harmful Try to pull weeds and not algae which takes oxygen and kills use pesticides and lower the aquatic life. amount of fertilizer used Causes algae to grow and water quality to lower.. Work with farmers to work on a better plan to control or release fertilizers. Sediment washes into waterways, which can harm aquatic life and clog drainage systems. Make ways to block of water from construction Contaminates surface waters. The government could work on a plan to lower pollution from industrys