Thermal pollution can cause significant ecological impact [1] when left unchecked; however, thermal discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act [2], hence

Thermal pollution can cause significant ecological impact [1] when left unchecked; however, thermal discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act [2], hence the usage of cooling ponds [3] and towers [4]. [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_pollution https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_pollution [2] https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/merrimackstation/pdfs/ar/AR-338.pdf https://www3.epa.gov/region1/npdes/merrimackstation/pdfs/ar/... [3] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooling_pond https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooling_pond [4] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooling_tower https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooling_tower