Pollution: marinas and boating activities
Pollution: marinas and boating activities
WaterNonpoint Source Pollution
Pollution: Marinas and Boating Activities
A popular recreational activity, boating can also contribute to nonpoint source pollution. Chemicals used on boats may spill into the water; spilled fuel can also contaminate waters around marinas. (Source: NOAA)
Marinas and boating activities can also contribute to nonpoint source pollution. Chemicals used to maintain and repair boats, such as solvents, oils, paints, and cleansers, may spill into the water, or make their way into waterbodies via runoff. Spilling fuel (gasoline or oil) at marinas or discharging uncombusted fuels from engines also contribute to nonpoint source pollution. In addition, poorly maintained sanitary waste systems aboard boats or poorly maintained pump-out stations at marinas can significantly increase bacteria and nutrient levels in the water.
Reference
- NOAA National Ocean Service Education—Nonpoint Source Pollution: Marinas and Boating Activities
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NOAA (Content Source);Sidney Draggan (Topic Editor) "Pollution: marinas and boating activities". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth November 23, 2009; Last revised Date November 23, 2009; Retrieved February 10, 2012 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Pollution:_marinas_and_boating_activities>
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