1. Environmental Engineering: Taking a Closer Look at Water Runoff

2. In which of these lakes would you rather swim?

3. My guess is you chose the clean lake on the left rather than the contaminated lake on the right. The contaminated lake has most likely been effected by water runoff.

5. This water then flows across large pieces of land picking up any manmade contaminants it comes in contact with, as well as any natural materials it crosses.

7. In the U.S. NPS pollution is the largest source of water quality problems.

9. Many advancements have already been made in an attempt to keep our nation’s waters clean.

12. The material resembles concrete however it isn’t composed the same way.

16. By placing a rain barrel at the downspouts of your home you can prevent water runoff.

20. Can be placed close to homes in order to collect water from downspouts or distanced from a house in order to collect water from an entire lawn or patio.

27. It’s impact on our environment and

28. A few of the many possible solutions to decrease the problems cause by water runoff.What will you do to save and protect our lakes and rivers for years to come?