Florida Water Pollution Article Review

Source: http://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/ValuingFloridasCleanWaters.pdf
For many years, Florida has been recognized for its clear waters that captivate the interest of a lot of tourists (Floridawatercoalition.org; Stanton and Taylor). However, several changes have already transpired in the aquatic environment of Florida. Dead fishes were tossed up by waves. Pollution has been the culprit behind the economic and environmental crisis in the state. Such pollution is brought about by improper treatment of fertilizer, manure, and sewage (Floridawatercoalition.org; Stanton and Taylor). Nevertheless, this pollution can still be prevented.
An excessive amount of phosphorus and nitrogen are the main causes of impairments in water quality all through the state (Water.epa.gov). This nutrient pollution is also responsible for algae blooms, the green much that produces an awful smell in the water. The downside for nutrient pollution is the threat it brings to the environment and the health of the people (Water.epa.gov). In turn, water pollution costs job, hurts businesses, and decreases the value of the property and influences the quality of living for people in Florida (Water.epa.gov). The standards of water quality facilitate the restoration and protection of the country’s surface waters (Water.epa.gov). Such standards are in line with the requirements postulated under the Clean Water Act.
The solutions to Florida’s water pollution have been agreed on by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in line with the Clean Water Act (Water.epa.gov). The primary principle of the Act is to maintain and restore the physical, biological, and chemical integrity of the water (Section 101). The Act seeks to accomplish a water quality level that offers for the propagation and protection of shellfish, fish, and wildlife and renders recreation in the water (Robyn and Rich). With the implementation of this agreement, the state of Florida will be able to restore its clear waters and eventually enhance tourism in the state. Otherwise, the state will continue to suffer water pollution and algal bloom. In turn, this event can reduce the oxygen that aquatic creatures receive. If this happens, fishes and other water animals will become extinct in Florida.

Works Cited

Floridawatercoalition.org,. 'Valuing Florida's Clean Waters'. N.p., 2014. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.
Kenney, Robyn, and Richard Rich. 'Clean Water Act, United States'. Eoearth.org. N.p., 2012. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.
Water.epa.gov,. 'Nutrients Water Quality Standards for The State Of Florida | Regulatory Information | US EPA'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.