| Let's be part of the solution, not the pollution. |
It is important that we all take responsibility for our actions. This quiz will help us to remember that our actions do have an impact on other living creatures. Most important, it allows government agencies, local communities, and businesses to work together to help make a difference. Hawaii's water quality is important to all of us.
| Test Your Water Quality Knowledge! |
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- Water entering our storm drains is treated at sewage treatment plants before it flows into the rivers and oceans.
 
- Water pollution that comes from many sources as water travels through or over the ground is called polluted runoff.
- Pouring water-based paint down a storm drain is acceptable because it blends in with the other water in the system.
- The same pesticides and fertilizers that save household plants can kill Hawaii's fish, coral and other marine life.
- Permits are given out by the City that allow swimming pools with chlorine to be drained into street gutters.
- The practice of throwing grass cuttings and leaves into streams and storm drains does not harm the environment because they are biodegradable.
- Cars should be washed on driveways instead of lawns because soapy water that sinks into the ground hurts the environment.
- Heavy rains have a cleaning effect that keeps polluted runoff from reaching and harming the ocean.
- Pets as well as animals on farms are often a cause of polluted runoff.
- Common household products, like detergent and bleach, can be safely poured down storm drains.
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Story of the o'opu : Find out why the o'opu was chosen to represent the Clean Water Program. |
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Coloring book: Pictures you can print and color. |
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Test your Water Quality knowledge. |
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Identify the sources of pollution. |
Story and pictures are courtesy of the State of Hawaii and the U. S. Environmental Services. Illustration by Dave Thorne.
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