Storm Water Awareness

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Across
  1. 4. can cloud the water and make it difficult for aquatic plants to grow.
  2. 7. __________ and other pathogens can wash into swimming area and create health hazards, often making beach and lake closures.
  3. 9. Excess _______ and pesticides applied to lawns and gardens can wash off and pollute streams and lakes.
  4. 10. Household _________ chemicals, pesticides, paint, oil and other fluids can poison aquatic life as well as land animals.
Down
  1. 1. _____ such as plastic bags, bottles, cigarette butts, that can choke and suffocate birds, turtles, ducks, fish, etc.
  2. 2. _______ spills immediately and properly dispose of materials.
  3. 3. Dumping automotive fluids into _____________ has the same outcome as dumping chemicals directly into waterbodies.
  4. 5. ______, oil and other debris can be collected in parking lots can travel into sewer systems and pollute local waterbodies.
  5. 6. Stormwater can pick up debris that can be hazardous such as chemicals, dirt, and other ________.
  6. 8. Stormwater occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground involving surfaces, side walks, etc.