Pollution in Surface Water

Urbana Middle School, Urbana, IL

UMS WaterWorks students were led on a activity to understand how non-point source pollution happens in our surface waterways and to discover ways to prevent non-point source pollution. The activity was led by Dave Shiley, Educator, UIUC Agricultural Extension Office.

WaterWorks students listen to Dave Shiley discuss pollution.

(Left) WaterWorks students examine a model of a town and farm. (Right) A WaterWorks student applies "pollution" to demonstrate effects of runoff and point source pollution.

(Left) A WaterWorks student applies "fertilizer" to demonstrate agricultural runoff. (Right) Pollution from the houses and farms contaminate the surface water.