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NPS and Watersheds - The Problem

James RiverWhenever it rains, nonpoint source pollution flows from your property, your neighbor’s property, and the farm and the subdivision in your community into the nearest stream or creek of your watershed.

No matter where it starts, NPS pollution rushes to the same place in your watershed — and that’s into your river.

With one fierce storm, the NPS pollution problem can quickly get out of control, not only for you, but for everyone downstream of you.

It’s a problem in your watershed, beginning in your backyard, on your land, and in your community.

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