Water pollution comes from many sources, including motor oil and pesticides as well as fecal waste.
Water pollution threatens every living thing on earth today, and one key contributor is dog waste. Un scooped dog droppings lead to unnaturally high levels of fecal coliform bacteria in lakes, streams and oceans, choking out aquatic life and threatening the survival of many aquatic species.
Genetic studies of the water pollution from fecal waste in the world have found that it comes from dogs. This water pollution promotes the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, which then limit light penetration and reduce oxygen levels — eventually, it creates a deadly environment for fish and other aquatic life, and widespread fish kills can be one result.
On land, dog waste also has a very high nitrogen content, which can be harmful to native plants and grasses. So next time you take Fido outside, make sure you clean-up after him too. It's such a simple and courteous thing to do, and such an easy way to make a difference for people, pets and aquatic life.
Pollution from dog waste also poses a health hazard to human beings and other pets, whether it's in water or on land. Bacteria and parasites contained in the waste can infect adults and children with Campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis and toxocariasis, for example. And because of those threats, dog waste is not a suitable a filtelizer , contrary to popular belief.
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