Storm Drains and
Non-point Source Pollution
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Storm Drains and
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| Problems resulting from storm water discharge to streams . . . . | |
| ..... sheens on the water Petroleum products, herbicides and pesticides and car antifreeze are toxic to aquatic life. |
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| .... excess sediment Excess sediment changes stream habitat and transports nutrients, etc. into streams. |
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| .... overgrowth of aquatic vegetation Decay of excess vegetation leads to foul odors and insufficient oxygen levels for aquatic life. |
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