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Homeowner's Guide to Cleaner Water: Combatting Non-Point Source Pollution

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Water pollution is often misunderstood, with many believing it originates solely from point sources like factories. However, the EPA identifies Non-Point Source (NPS) pollution as a significant threat to water quality today. NPS occurs when rainwater runoff collects various pollutants and directs them into rivers, streams, and our drinking water sources. Simple actions at home, such as redirecting downspouts, planting vegetation, and properly disposing of waste, can drastically improve local water quality. This guide offers actionable steps to help reduce pollution and enhance our environment.

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  1. PUBLIC EDUCATION Homeowners Guide to Cleaner Water Information compliments of: WaterWorks! Center for Environmental Education Middle Tennessee State University

  2. Introduction Many people think that water pollution comes from, a specific source – called “Point Source” pollution – like factories or sewage treatment plants – but the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that now NPS (NonPoint Source pollution) IS THE SINGLE BIGGEST FACTOR AFFECTING WATER QUALTITY TODAY!

  3. NonPoint Source Pollution Nonpoint Source pollution (NPS) occurs when water from storms picks up pollutants and deposits them away from the source of the pollution. This runoff finds its way into water sources, through storm drains or directly into streams, from which much of our drinking water comes.

  4. Household chemicals Yards waste Trash Salt and sand Excess nutrients (including lawn fertilizers, septic systems and pet wastes) Pesticides Cleaning agents Grease Auto products Typically, nonpoint source pollutants in suburban areas are:

  5. POLLUTION COSTS EVERYONE The cost of this type of pollution is reflected in higher water bills, as drinking water coming from increasingly polluted sources is more expensive to treat.

  6. WHAT YOU CAN DO You may not realize that a few simple steps can create an enormous difference in the condition of our streams and ultimately our drinking water, the environment and our quality of life. KEEP READING FOR A FEW SUGGESTIONS……………….

  7. CLEAN WATER BEGINS AT HOME • Direct downspouts onto lawns and away from paved surfaces • Plant grass or plants on the bare spots in your yard

  8. Check car for leaks and recycle used motor oil. NEVER pour it on the ground or into a storm drain.

  9. Compost yard wastes – leaves and grass. Don’t dump them in ditches or waterways

  10. Sweep off driveways, sidewalks, and roads so that oil, mud, chemicals, etc. won’t get into storm drains.

  11. Have your septic tank pumped and septic system inspected regularly Take your car to a car wash or park it on the grass to wash so that the cleaners don’t run off into storm drains. Pick up after you pet. Don’t let pet waste wash into storm drains. NEVER pour any kind of waste into storm drains. Remember what they say about an ounce of prevention!! 