Daily Detox: Soak it up
Stormwater runoff sounds like a natural process but it’s not. It is an interruption of the hydrological cycle caused by rain falling on impervious surfaces, like pavement. The water runs over man-made surfaces, collecting any chemicals along the way, and then charges sewers, streams, lakes, rivers and eventually the ocean where it causes flooding and pollution.
You can help alleviate stormwater runoff and water pollution. Check out these great resources:
- Earth 911: How to prevent water pollution due to stormwater
- EPA: What you can do to prevent NPS (non-point source) pollution
- Ideal Bite: Ear to the pavement
Another easy way to help prevent water pollution is to build a raingarden. This bowl-shaped landscape element helps soak up rainwater and get it back to nature. They are easy to create and a beautiful way to soak it up.