Have You Seen Illegal Water Pollution or Have You Been Harmed by Water Pollution?

Matern Law Group, PC is an environmental law firm with locations throughout California.

Clean water rights are an extension of the basic human rights that mankind requires and deserves. Ensuring adequate and safe water supplies for homes, businesses, and the environment requires managing a variety of water quality challenges across the state. Some contaminants come from past activities, such as mercury from mining, but many sources of pollution are ongoing.

Most drinking water in California meets requirements for health and safety. However, the water we drink or use sometimes becomes contaminated with chemicals or bacteria. Both natural and human sources can contaminate drinking water. Human sources include factories, sewage, and runoff from farms. Poor communities and people in rural areas are exposed to contaminants in their drinking water more often than people in other parts of the state.

Main causes of water pollution:

• Improper Sewage Disposal
• Garbage and Fecal Water Dumping
• Fertilizer Run-Off
• Oil Spills
• Chemical Waste Dumping
• Radioactive Waste Discharge
• Global Warming & Deforestation
• Maritime Traffic

Main water pollutants include:

• Bacteria, Viruses, and Parasites
• Fertilizers & Pesticides
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Nitrates & Phosphates
• Plastics
• Fecal waste
• Radioactive Substances

If you’ve been harmed by water pollution or contamination, have had your health or well-being damaged, or have witnessed illegal water pollution, you may have a legal claim. If you would like to speak with a reputable environmental lawyer to discuss your options, please reach out to us to find out more about potential claims.

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