Stormwater Pollutant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026901",
  "term": "Stormwater Pollutant",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Adversely impact receiving waters and include, but are not limited to: Landscape chemicals - pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, detergents, oil, grease; Metals - copper, zinc, lead; Nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus; Pathogens - bacteria, viruses, protozoa; Regional pollutants - salts, alcohol, temperature; and Solids - soil, tire particles, road abrasion material, etc.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from Office of the President Council on Environmental Quality Guidance for Federal Agencies on Sustainable Practices for Designed Landscapes at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ceq/recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/stormwater-pollutant/"
}