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Water Pollution

Water Pollution

A couple of quick facts

An estimated 80% of the pollutants entering coastal waters, mostly from land-based sources, are transported via rivers, and there are clear links between upstream river basins and associated coastal zones.

In the United States alone, it is estimated that industry generates about 36.3 billion kg of hazardous organopollutants each year, with only about 10% disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.

Check out whats in your local river!

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