- How does this issue affect local residents? American households use water daily and constantly. Water is used for consuming, cooking, bathing, and recreational use. Polluted water would spread diseases instantly.
- How does this issue affect area businesses? Businesses that depend on clean water, such as restaurants/fast food establishments/supermarkets would could not sell anything that requires water to process. Farming and tourism are Florida’s biggest industries, and water pollution would not only wipe out crops, but make Florida less appealing to travelers.
- How does this issue affect our government at the local, state, and national levels? As referenced in question one, the spread of disease would be instantaneous. Government buildings, such as schools, would be shut down to prevent further infection.
- How does this issue affect international trade? Water would have to be processed more intensely to ensure the water is contamination free.
- How does the issue affect resources, goods and services, and finances? Water pollution would create more jobs in water treatment facilities, but decrease funding for other projects such as animal overpopulation.