What is NPS Pollution

    Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution comes from many sources in both urban and rural areas. Runoff from cropland, parking lots, lawns, mines, and septic systems often contribute to NPS pollution. NPS pollutants are transported to the surface and ground water by precipitation. During large storms, the runoff to surface water and infiltration to ground water increases and so does the rate of NPS movement (or transport).

  For more information about NPS pollution please view this NPS fact sheet; Fact sheet #44 What is NPS Pollution

About NPS Investigations

    The study of nonpoint source pollution in Ohio has been an ongoing effort for state, local, and federal governmental agencies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water has participated in several projects funded by grants under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act of 1987. These funds are awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to study nonpoint source pollution in Ohio. Since 1990, this program has used federal funds at the state level to support projects that study and help reduce nonpoint pollution. Projects are awarded to non-profit organizations or agencies that can provide a 40% match for the federal funds appropriated. The products of these studies are a series of reports that are available from the Division of Water.

   If you have any questions on how to protect water quality in your home town, need more information on nonpoint source pollution, want to get in touch with the appropriate agencies, or would like a copy of a nonpoint source report, please contact us.

List of Investigations

Perry County NPS Investigation
(Download report summary as 4.6 Megabyte PDF)

Mad River NPS Investigation
(Go to report summary page.)

Licking River NPS Investigation
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Seneca County NPS Investigation
(Download this report now 2.4 MB PDF)

 

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