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How Water-Wise Are You?

Stormwater runoff is polluting our waterways with pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and other contaminants. What do you know about keeping our water clean?

Chemical Index

Atrazine
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Carbaryl
Chlorpyrifos
Endosulfan
Lead
Lindane
Mercury
Phthalates
Propoxur (Flea and Tick Pesticide)
Tetrachlorvinphos (Flea and Tick Pesticide)
Triclosan and Triclocarban (Antibacterials)

Facts & Tips

Fact: Plastics now make up 90 percent of all floating marine debris, and most of it originates from land.

Tip: For picnics, bring food and water in reusable containers and avoid plastic bags and wraps, which blow away easily in the sea breeze.

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