Non-Point Source Pollution.PP.FINAL

What is Nonpoint Source Pollution, why is it important, and what are the causes, effects and solutions to this form of water pollution? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 40% of our nation’s surveyed waterways are not clean enough to meet basic water quality standards; the pollution of water has a serious impact on all living creatures, and can negatively affect the use of water for drinking, recreation, fishing, transportation, commerce, and wildlife. As a community how do we contribute to the problem, and how can we work together to reduce our impacts?