How can residents help keep our stormwater clean?
  • Do not dump household waste such as paint, cleaning products, motor oils, antifreeze, pet waste or any other hazardous material into catch basins, streams, ponds and wetland areas
  • Minimize the use of fertilizers near grated catch basins, streams, ponds and  wetland areas
  • Maintain your home’s septic tank and leaching field by regularly  pumping and repairing when necessary
  • Whenever possible use Environmentally friendly, biodegradable  products when cleaning outside
  • Do not drain chlorinated swimming pools into grated catch basins or onto the street
  • If you must wash your car at home, wash it on the lawn to encourage infiltration and use low-phosphate detergents
  • Always dispose of pet waste in the trash
  • Minimize salt use on walkways and driveways near streams, ponds and / or wetland areas
  • Make sure your vehicle or yard equipment is not leaking any oils or fluids
  • Always Remember: Only Rain in the Drain

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1. What is Stormwater?
2. Why does stormwater matter?
3. How can residents help keep our stormwater clean?
4. How can business owners help keep our stormwater clean?
5. Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Construction Sites