According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), industrial pollution is one of the main causes of pollution of our planet. As a business owner, you need to understand your impact on the environment and what you can do to minimize pollution. Professionals like those at Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. are dedicated to mitigating the negative impact of commercial waste. From cleaning out drainage systems to proper waste disposal, we work to ensure that businesses not only continue to operate efficiently, but also do their part to protect the environment.
In this day and age, caring for the environment makes good business sense. More customers want to work with green companies or companies that don’t make headlines for poor practices that pollute the environment.
As an informed business owner, you can contribute to your company’s success by adopting smart practices and calling on environmentally-friendly companies to provide your cleaning and waste disposal services.
Take a look at the following facts about pollution that you may not have known:
Water Pollution
When industrial companies don’t properly dispose of their waste, it can seep into the water supply, poisoning drinking water. It pollutes rivers, lakes, oceans, streams and other water sources, killing marine life and damaging the natural ecosystem. Some of the biggest offenders are manufacturing plants that dump phosphates, asbestos, lead, mercury, metals and things that would surprise you, like plastic wrap, all of which can make its way to the water supply and even get absorbed into the surrounding soil.
Plastic is another by-product that has a negative impact on the environment. Pieces of plastic have littered the oceans on both U.S. coasts and around the world.
Offshore oil rigs are another source of ocean pollution. Spills have effectively polluted many major oceans, killing marine life and poisoning the food supply. Often you’ll see warnings about shellfish that contain too much mercury and are unable to be eaten.
Why Should We Worry about Water Pollution?
It isn’t just fish and plants that are affected by toxins in the water supply. There is a very real danger to humans as well. For instance, if you drink contaminated drinking water, you could contract diseases like cholera, dysentery and even fatal illnesses. Many pollutants, such as lead, contain carcinogens, which can lead to many types of cancers. It doesn’t just affect the water you drink. If you take a bath in contaminated water, you could end up with hepatitis, among other diseases.
Thermal Pollution
Last but not least, thermal pollution is caused when hot water from a manufacturing plant is dumped into the ocean and raises the water temperature abruptly. This temperature change causes dramatic changes to the oxygen levels in the water, which kills plants and animals, and in some cases, causes plants to grow too much.
These are just a few of the many reasons why it’s critical to protect the water supply, keeping it clean and separated from industrial activity. That’s where Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. comes in. We can help you with your storm water management plan. We are committed to providing fast, safe filtration and maintenance services. By doing so, we also help to prevent potential water pollution disasters by getting rid of debris according to EPA regulations.
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