Nitrogen pollution threatens our way of life, but we can fix it.
Nitrogen pollution in coastal waters of Long Island Sound is reaching a tipping point. The longer we wait to fix it, the harder and costlier it will be. The Nature Conservancy has developed this website to provide the information, tools and resources coastal communities need to restore and protect clean, healthy waters – now and for future generations.
Nitrogen pollution from wastewater and fertilizers is a growing threat in our waters.
Excess nitrogen in coastal waters puts public health and communities at risk.
We’ve made great progress cleaning up the Sound, but there is more to be done.
Scientists and engineers have proven approaches for restoring water quality.
Identify actions, steps and resources to help safeguard clean and healthy waters.
Everyone depends on clean water – we can all do our part to restore and protect it.
“Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated,” says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning about your local water infrastructure first.