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Pet waste is one of the many contributors to stormwater pollution that can negatively affect water quality.
Each gram of pet waste contains over 20,000,000 colonies of disease-causing organisms, including roundworms, Giardia, Salmonella, E. coli, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma and Parvovirus which can make humans and pets sick if they come into contact with it. In addition, nutrients in pet waste can wash into our lakes and streams creating harmful algal blooms that reduce dissolved oxygen levels, kill fish and make it a recreational and public safety hazard for those enjoying the affected waterways.
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