Toxic chemical pollution is when a toxic substance that is not naturally occuring substance, enters into an aquatic ecosystem. The greatest contributors to toxic pollution are herbicides, pesticides and industrial compounds. This picture shows a pipe spewing toxic chemicals directly into a river. Once the toxic chemicals enter the river or stream there is not much that can be done. The only thing that can be done is ways to prevent it from happening, such as citizens can monitor streams and keep a watchful eye on industry.Friday, May 27, 2011
Toxic Chemical Pollution
Toxic chemical pollution is when a toxic substance that is not naturally occuring substance, enters into an aquatic ecosystem. The greatest contributors to toxic pollution are herbicides, pesticides and industrial compounds. This picture shows a pipe spewing toxic chemicals directly into a river. Once the toxic chemicals enter the river or stream there is not much that can be done. The only thing that can be done is ways to prevent it from happening, such as citizens can monitor streams and keep a watchful eye on industry.
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