Is it healthy when people, boats, and animals share the same beach?
"• combined sewer/storm overflows
• bypass of wastewater pollution control plants
• urban surface runoff
• animal waste
• poorly functioning septic tanks systems
• boating wastes
• sewage and oil spills
• medical waste and floatable trash/debris.
• Studies have shown that the majority of pollutant discharge into NYC's adjacent water originates from Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), stormwater overflows, bypass of pollution control plants, and urban surface runoff."
I think that people, boats, and animals sharing the same beach is dangerous for people and animals because the beach water contains many bad things that could be a risk for people and animals to get sick and be a possible chance of death.
What can we do to change the pollution of the beach?
"Individuals can also help control water pollution by taking simple actions such as using picking up pet waste, putting plastic pants on babies and keeping trash off the beach." I think that this quote is really what people can do, andit not had to do at least clean a little bit each time you go to the beach.
"Beach Quality and safety." NYC.gov. 2 Nov. 2008
"NRDC: Beach Pollution FAQ." NRDC: Natural Resources Defense Council - The Earth's Best Defense. 2 Nov. 2008
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