1. Water Pollution By: Davis, Toland, Leo, and James

2. Point/Non Point Sources Non point source pollution is usually a result of storm water runoff. Point source pollution is water that comes from one discrete place like a drainage pipe or a ditch.

3. Ways to Reduce water Pollution Do not poor things down the drain that could pollute waterways. Don’t dispose of any chemicals or toxins. Simply conserve as much water as possible (don’t keep the tap running, don’t dump extra water from your glass down the sink just drink it).

4. Land Uses Agricultural activities effect water quality when more nutrients are added to the soil when needed, and then drain into water ways. Discharges from waste water treatment plant are also a big source of pollution.

5. Water Pollution Source Some of Michigan’s biggest water pollution sources are storm water runoff and trash being dumped into streams.

6. Local Water Agencies A couple water agencies in Michigan are The Friends of the Rouge and the DEQ (the Department of Environmental Quality). Using this information, we hope to reduce water pollution and protect our water.