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Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution

Nonpoint Source Pollution Awareness: What's Wrong with This Picture?

The people below are taking care of their home and car, but they are doing many things that can damage the environment, especially our water.

Click on the places where you think someone's activities might be harming the environment and find out if you are right.

Picture depicting various nonpoint source pollution examplesProblem 1Problem 2Problem 3Problem 4Problem 5Problem 6Problem 7