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Water pollution, or water contamination, occurs usually when airborne dust, grit, and chemicals from asphalt; particles from brake pads and tire wear; and fertilizers and litter are carried away into our stormwater drainage systems and streams.
Most large cities have tried to prevent this type of contamination by encouraging their citizens to properly consume and dispose of waste products. Much of the pollution added to our stormwater systems becomes untraceable to a single source, as what the USEPA calls nonpoint source pollution. The association recommends citizens to:
**For more information about nonpoint source pollution can be found on the EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/nps
**If you have any questions regarding the water quality in your home or community, contact the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department at 615-890-0862.