1. Water Pollution in NC

2. Point Sources Pollution that enters the water from a known source
Ex. Factories, septic tanks, wastewater treatments plant

3. Non-Point Source
Pollution from sources that are hard to find or are scattered
Ex. Runoff from farms, construction sites, or golf courses

4. Pollution

5. Excess Nutrients Nitrogen and Phosphorus
Excess nutrients come from sewage systems, septic tanks, fertilizer
80% of excess nutrients are caused by humans

6. Eutrophication Caused by high levels of nutrients in a lake/pond
Excess nutrients causes algae to grow and die
The bacteria decomposing the algae uses all the oxygen
Kills fish
Turns into a meadow

7. Hog Farms Hog population has increased More hogs = more waste
SOME waste can be used for fertilizer, but the concern is how to get rid of the other waste?

8. Lagoons
Large holes in the ground that are used to store and treat hog waste
They may leak excess nutrients and harmful bacteria

9. Pfiesteria Fish become lethargic and develop sores on their bodies
Caused by warm water and high nutrient levels