Pollution of our waters affects all of us. Sometimes it is through dangerous contaminants in the water we drink or our seafood swims; it may be visual, or it may clog our water pipes, or kill sea birds and mammals. A lot is being done, but the most benefit comes from educating people about where their trash goes when they discard cigarette butts to the street, or pour their old motor oil down the drain. Many are oblivious to the damage they cause and many do not care. Here are some examples of pollution of lakes, rivers, beaches and the ocean. This is what happens when people don't care.