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Reduce MTBE usage.

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0 points - I don't care that MTBE harms water quality. 5 points - The harm that MTBE does to water quality doesn't change my jetski use. 25 points - I encourage others not to use jetskis because of the harm done to the environment.
50 points - I have decided not to purchase a personal water craft after finding that MTBE harms water quality. 75 points - I use my water craft at a greatly reduced rate after finding that MTBE harms water and animal life. 95 points - I actively work to reduce the use of MTBE in water craft engines.
100 points - I don't use my jetski or boat because of the harmful effects of MTBE on water quality and animal life.
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Guideline details
Created by: Valentino on 2000-05-08 15:37:00
Last modified by: Valentino on 2000-05-08 15:52:40

Summary: Roughly half of all watercraft, and 100% of personal watercraft (PWC), are powered by two-stroke marine engines that emit 25-30% of their fuel, unburned, directly into the water. Risisting MTBE usage reduces water pollution in lakes, rivers and oceans.



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