What are 5 ways to reduce water pollution?

Ways to prevent water pollution Pick up trash and throw it in the trash, blow or sweep fertilizer onto the grass if it reaches paved areas. Mulch or compost grass or garden waste. Wash your car or equipment for outdoor activities where they can flow to an area of gravel or grass instead of a street. You can prevent the pollution of water in nearby rivers and lakes, as well as of groundwater and drinking water, by following some simple guidelines in your daily life.