These are the most polluted bodies of water in the U.S., and the states responsible for putting them on this list:
1. Mississippi River (TN, AR, LA, MO, IL, MN, WI, IA, KY, MS)
2. Pacific Ocean (OR, HI, CA)
3. Ohio River (IL, IN, OH, KY, WV, PA)
4. Tennessee River (KY, TN, AL)
5. Houston Ship Channel (TX)
6. Ward Cove (AK)
7. Savannah River (GA, SC)
8. Delaware River (DE, PA, NJ)
9.Thames River (CT)
10. Gray’s Harbor (WA)
According to freedrinkingwater.com, “human waste mingles with household chemicals, personal hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, and everything else that goes down the drains in American homes and businesses,” collecting finally in these waters. Pesticides, fertilizers, automotive chemicals, and trash run off from the streets also collect there, making the water hazardous to humans.
How can we change this? Check out the Natural Resources Defense Council website, NRDC.org, to find the top twelve ways to reduce water pollution.
Tip for Day 49 – Use natural fertilizers such as bone meal, peat or compost in your garden and on your lawn whenever possible.
1 comment:
Good post, thank you. We've been making compost and are working from the book "Square Foot Garden" to help us plan our pesticide free garden. We've had it with industrial food.
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