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Obviously, this type of pollution is easier to trace and manage. Non-point source pollution is defined as having contaminants that cannot be traced back to a single source or location. It may come from multiple sources in small amounts but can become concentrated in a body of water. The last type is atmospheric pollution, also referred to as air pollution and is defined as gases or solid particles such as soil which are found in the air and can settle in bodies of water.
The contaminants described above come from a number of sources including storm sewers, spills, landfills and can enter Lake Huron via variety of methods including atmospheric deposition, direct discharges and tributaries. The effects on the economy are many and the most important one would the effects that these contaminants can have on human health. Pollutants that persist in the waters of Lake Huron can accumulate through the food chain in fish for instance. Frequent consumption of fish from these waters can cause high levels of toxic chemicals including EDT, dioxin, PC’s, etc. ICC have been attributed to reproductive problems, neurological disorders and cancers. Those with weakened immune systems should Stay away from consuming fish from these waters. Other health issues can arise when drinking water becomes contaminated which can cause skin infections and batterer contaminations. Below is an example of point source pollution republished from womanliness’s. Com [pica Other economic factors to consider are the costs it will take to implement solutions to the pollution issues.