1. Global Facts Around the world, with more and more land being used for human infrastructure, there is less chance for the water to be filtered as it passes through watersheds, therefore many of our watersheds are becoming stressed and can no longer clean the water. watersheds –Overuse and poor use of our water resources is resulting in worldwide contamination and lack of fresh water. –Many aquifers around the world are diminishing as increasing demand for water rises and many countries are running out of fresh clean water. –To learn more go to our fun facts page!fun facts page

2. Cars Trucks and Busses Automobiles are becoming increasingly frequent because of the way our cities and towns are so spread out They add pollution to the air, land and water including; oil, gas, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Cars impact the environment in many ways, and they harm watersheds specifically.they harm watersheds

3. Farms Farming is an important industry because this is where our food comes from Farms contribute up to two-thirds of all non-point source pollution This is in the form of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, and sediments Find out more how each of these can harm our watersheds. watersheds

4. Church Street Church Street is the heart of Burlington. Many people gather here, but along with many people and businesses comes pollution. The pollution is in the form of runoff and trash.

5. Point Sources of Pollution A pollution point source is any area where contamination entering an area can be precisely located This includes the wastewater treatment plant and any industry or business that dumps pollutants directly into a waterway. This pollution is easier to regulate than non-point pollution.