Those pollutants are carried into bodies of water, back into the air and into the water supplies of plants and animals. Legislation has been passed forcing industry to make efforts to clean up their waste. Through reducing the waste that they produce, it has been possible to reduce the amount of pollutants that enter the water cycle. Proper disposal of industrial waste has also had a large impact on the amount of pollution that plants and other industrial facilities introduce into the environment and specifically into the water cycle. Continuing to make process cleaner to reduce waste, better disposal of any waste created and the creation of products that, after use, result in less pollution are all ways that industry can continue to reduce their contribution to water pollution. Legislation continues to require these efforts and has prompted action to clean up the pollution already in existence.
By choosing hybrid and electric cars, individuals can reduce the amount of pollution their individual transportation creates. Another step is to consider public transit at least once a week and bicycle or walk for your health and the environment. "Green" antifreeze is available and can help reduce the pollution from these chemicals. Recycling your oil after an oil change can also keep less oil from reaching water sources. Although hybrid and electric cars do still require the use of some of these chemicals, you can at least reduce your contribution to water pollution by choosing these vehicles over traditional ones.
By properly disposing of all waste, you can help to reduce the amount of water pollution that is created. Also the proper management of mass waste disposal can help to control the introduction of pollutants into the water cycle. Simple steps like not storing waste by running water and controlling runoff in areas where waste is stored can help to reduce the amount of pollution introduced into the water cycle by the stored waste.