Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)
GPT are filters that catch stormwater pollution before it has
a chance to enter waterways. GPTs catch most of the litter and
silt but don㦙 stop chemicals going into the environment. The
contents of the GPTs are emptied on a regular basis and sent
to landfill.
How this issue affects you
By trapping the majority of solid stormwater pollution, GPTs
aid in enhancing the aesthetic qualities of the Hawkesbury environment.
If areas are free of gross pollutants it is possible to enjoy
recreational activities such as swimming, boating and waterskiing.
How this issue affects the environment
Stormwater pollution can kill plants and animals that live in
the water. For example: Sediment in the water reduces light
penetration and affects photosynthesis, the process that allows
plants to use light as their source of energy When green waste
decays in water it uses up oxygen, taking vital oxygen away
from plants, fish and other aquatic animals Soil makes waterways
cloudy and can suffocate fish by clogging their gills Litter
clogs waterways and causes toxicity as it breaks down. It affects
the health of birds, fish and other animals and plants that
live in the waterways
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