Many people think that the largest source of water pollution in
urban areas comes from specific sources such as factories and
sewage treatment plants. In fact, the largest source of water
pollution comes from your city streets, neighborhoods,
construction sites and parking lots. This type of pollution is
sometimes called “non-point source” pollution because there is
no single identifiable source from where the pollution comes.
This section of the website has some tips for common activities
around the house that will help reduce water pollution. Explore
these pages to learn more about what you can do to keep our
waterways clean. Remember, the Ocean Begins at Your Front Door!