Speak up about water issues that affect your community. Corporations that allow industrial waste to seep into waterways are the biggest culprits when it comes to water pollution.[6] There are regulations in place to prevent this from occurring, but it's still a common occurrence. Find out if there's a certain factory or energy plant in your area responsible for polluting local waterways, and speak up about the problem.
Learn about local and national laws against water pollution and join up with groups working to protect water in your area.[7]
Voting for political candidates who strive to protect waterways is a great way to do your part to reduce pollution.