How does this pollution affect the environment?
Oil, grease, coolants, soaps, and pesticides are toxic to not only wildlife but also to our drinking water supply. Pet waste has large amounts of bacteria that can make the water unsafe for recreational activities such as fishing or swimming. Soil can make it difficult for plants to receive sunlight, clogs fish gills, smother fish eggs and carry nutrients that can cause algae blooms.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 40% of all U.S. waters are not fishable or swimmable
There are over 191,000 miles of rivers and streams in the State of Texas
(Over 10,000 miles have been declared as impaired (poor water quality)
There are over 900,000 acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds in the State of Texas
(Over 561,000 acres have been declared as impaired (poor water quality)