
ALT White text on a blue background reads " Point Source: A source of pollution that can be attributed to a specific physical location - an identifiable, end-of-pipe "point." The vast majority of point source discharges of nutrients are from wastewater treatment plants, although some come from industries."

ALT A group of people are seen standing in a circle. Staff from the EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office hosted dignitaries from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters including Jane Nishida, Acting Deputy Administrator; Mark Rupp, Assistant Deputy Administrator; and Faisal Amin, Chief Financial Officer.

ALT White text on a blue background reads "Phosphorus: A type of nutrient contributing to the Bay's poor water quality. While phosphorus is vital to plant life, human activities--like applying fertilizers or using household cleaners--contribute more phosphorus than the Bay's waters can handle. Elevated phosphorus levels cause more algae to grow, blocking out sunlight and reducing oxygen for fish, crabs and other Bay life."
























