Categories of Water Pollution Non point source pollution - source of pollution is spread out ex. Lawns Point source pollution - pollution that enters water from a specific location ex. Drainpipe
Sources of Water Pollution trash sediment (loose rock or dirt) pesticides and herbicides fertilizers (contain nitrogen and phosphorus) untreated sewage chemicals, metals oil and gasoline heat
Federal Government Clean Water Laws 1. Water Pollution Act Funds to build sewage treatment plants 2. Clean Water Act set goals for reducing point source and non point sources of pollution 3. Safe Drinking Water Act strengthened health standards for drinking water