CHEMICALS THAT POLLUTE THE MILL CREEK

The Mill Creek is a non-source point pollution creek, meaning that we cannot identify where the pollution comes from. Only pollution-tolerant fish and other species such as sludge worms, bloodworms, and leeches can survive in the Mill Creek. When we get a lot of rain, it all flows into storm drains and if enough go in, it over flows and all the chemicals are dumped in the Mill Creek, polluting it. As a result, the area smells bad and pollutes near creeks that run into it such as Cooper Creek. For many years, people drank from the Mill Creek and causing people to get sick. Another chemical that is very bad for humans is mercury, as well as high amounts of lead, and petroleum. Also when you use weed killer, you might as well be polluting the Mill Creek. Household hazards include oven cleaner, drain cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, abrasive power cleansers, ceramic tile cleaner, mildew remover, glass, window, mirror cleaners, dishwasher soap, furniture polish, silver polish, and brass and copper cleaners. Some recreational hazards include, boating, air and jet skis, and all terrain vehicles.