NPS pollution generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage, or hydrologic modification.

Pollution Prevention Strategies

Nonpoint Source

NPS pollution generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage, or hydrologic modification. NPS pollution, unlike pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, comes from many diffuse sources. NPS pollution is caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants, finally depositing them into lakes, rivers, wetlands, coastal waters, and groundwaters.

From the website below, select a success story from your state.  In 3-5 paragraphs, summarize the problem, project highlights, and results to share with your classmates.

https://www.epa.gov/nps/success-stories-about-restoring-water-bodies-impaired-nonpoint-source-pollution

DQ2 Energy and the Environment

Electricity is produced by many different sources of energy, including, but not limited to, wind, solar, nuclear, and fossil fuels. The type and amount of emissions produced depend on how electricity is generated in your region.  Use the website listed below to view the Power Profiler in your area and discover the fuel mix (%) of sources used to generate electricity in your eGRID subregion.

https://www.epa.gov/energy/power-profiler#/

Answer the questions below:

Which eGRID subregion are you located in?

What is the percentage of renewable/non-renewable fuel mix in your subregion?  NOTE: Hover your mouse over the sub-region to see the percentages.

What are the percentages of alternative fuels for your subregion (i.e. geothermal, wind, nuclear, hydro, etc)?

How does your subregion compare to the national average for CO2, SO2 and NOx?