Very good question, Web Blog. There are a lot of things that can be done, and it's currently being done. For one, state and regulatory agencies have been doing what they can in keeping, for example, waste water facilities in par with appropriate levels of fecal, nitrate/nitrates, metals, and other chemicals/bacteria from re-entering the environment.
Because when water is treated and discharged back into the environment (usually via a wilderness or marshland area), there are required parameters those numbers need to be in in order to have appropriate levels of clean water. Appropriate disposal of your own trash or garbage is important. Do not dump used oil in your back yard, appropriately contain it and bring it to a landfill near you.
Dispose of regular trash via the garbage service using a trash reciprocal. Do not just toss litter out the window, because it'll eventually wind up in water bodies and having an impact on the ecology. Using eco-friendly products like a non-phosphorous laundry detergent.
Eco-safe toilet paper that biodegrades and the like. Also, perhaps use less water to not only prevent water shortages, but also lessening the amount of waste water that needs to be treated.
Conserve water by turning off the tap when running water is not necessary. This helps prevent water shortages and reduces the amount of contaminated water that needs treatment. Be careful about what you throw down your sink or toilet.
Don’t throw paints, oils or other forms of litter down the drain.
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