Diffuse pollution from roads and urban areas
This is the pollution that is washed from our roves, roads and streets into drains that end up in our rivers and streams. This includes anything that is split on the roads or streets such as car oil, road grit (salt), and soaps used to wash cars. In addition many households incorrectly install washing machines. The waste water is sometimes connected to storm drains and all the dirty water from you washing ends up in the river, the detergents you use also contain phosphates that are harmfully to aquatic animals.
What can you do?
Make sure that you car is in proper working order and not leaking oil or fuel. Don’t use excessive car washing products. Don’t pour waste liquids like paints, thinners or anything else of that nature down the drain or on the street, dispose of it properly (and try and encourage others!!). Make sure your washing machine is properly connected
