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Pet Waste Can Be Harmful to the Environment

Pet waste is one of the major contributors to water pollution. Unscooped waste is washed by rain into our lakes, streams and oceans, causing an unnaturally high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.

The pollution from dog waste promotes the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, which can result in a harmful environment for fish and other aquatic life. The high level of nitrogen in the waste can damage plants on land as well, plus the bacteria and parasites in the fecal waste can also be harmful to people and other animals.

By simply picking up after your pets, you can help protect our water and land environments.