I researched water pollution going on in the Pensacola area. I found that there have been a number of concerns rising from the possible pollution of the water. The groundwater contains traces of chemicals that can be detrimental to the health of Pensacola citizens. The cause of the water pollution has been linked to various factors including landfills, negligence and through other contaminated areas in the Pensacola area. It was found that more than half of the county’s drinking water is contaminated with several harmful toxins. The drinking water’s main source is the Sand-and-Gravel Aquifer which is not in a remote location meaning that it can quickly and easily become contaminated. They say that there aren’t very high levels of pollution in the water, not to cause any serious concerns but a little goes a long way for children. Their bodies aren’t as strong and defensive as ours so the little pollution that is in the water is going to be worse for them than it will be for adults.
Another form of water pollution is due to the amount of rain that has been hitting the area, causing large amounts of red clay to leak into the bay. The clay is a result of roadwork that has been going on for more than five years.
