ENVIRONMENT

The Dog Porter does more than make yards and other places more attractive for their customers.

Dog waste is a significant factor in the contamination of many public water supplies. Dog waste contains organic matter and nutrients, notably nitrogen and phosphorus. When it is washed into a creek, river, or lake, the waste decays, using up oxygen and releasing ammonia. These low oxygen levels and increased ammonia, when combined with warm summer water temperatures, can cause the water to become polluted.

This nasty bacteria has caused health concerns in many municipalities throughout the United States. For more information please read the following SEMCOG Article.