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Phosphorus (P) is a chemical element that occurs naturally in soil, as well as human and animal waste. It is also a common ingredient in many household cleaning products and fertilizers. Too much phosphorus can be dangerous to water environments because it increases plant and algae growth.

Learn more about how phosphorus affects the environment or check out how you can reduce your use.

Fats, Oils and Grease, also known as FOG, can be harmful to the environment. If poured down the drain, FOG sticks to the inside of the sewer lines. Over time, this grease builds up and blocks the sewer system causing raw sewage overflows and backups.

Learn more about ReWa's FOG efforts or check out how to properly dispose of FOG.

Medications that are unwanted and expired may pose a risk to human health and the environment if disposed of improperly. Traditionally, households disposed of them by flushing or pouring then down the drain. However, because wastewater treatment systems cannot fully treat or remove the medicines, trace amounts may end up in streams, lakes and rivers.

Learn more about the harm of flushing medications or check out ReWa's ongoing medication take-back event - Project Rx: A River Remedy.

Pet waste is not something people typically think of as pollution, but unscooped waste is washed by rain into our lakes, streams and oceans, causing an unnaturally high levels of fecal coliform bacteria.

Learn more about the environmental impact or check out our pet tips.