Water Pollution Facts and Figures !

The river-protection group American Rivers lists the primary water pollution threats for U.S rivers:
– Polluted runoff from roads, parking lots, and neighborhood lawns
– Runoff from farms (pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste)
– Livestock damage to riparian areas (reduces near-stream filtering abilities)
– Logging and mining operations

Of the 1200 species listed as threatened or endangered, 50% depend on rivers and streams. At least 123 freshwater species became extinct during the 20th century.

Source: American Rivers – River Facts page

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The world’s seas are beset by a variety of water pollution problems. See the table below for 10 of the worst areas.

Water pollution table.

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