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National Fact Sheet

Septic systems are failing all around the country, causing untreated waste materials to flow freely into streams, rivers, and lakes.

Water quality reports indicate that 45% of U.S. streams, 47% of lakes, and 32% of bays are polluted.

Over 73 different kinds of pesticides have been found in U.S. groundwater that eventually ends up in our drinking water - unless it is adequately filtered.

Over 1.2 trillion gallons of untreated sewage, groundwater, and industrial waste are discharged into U.S. waters annually.

Every year almost 25% of U.S. beaches are closed at least once because of water pollution.