When it rains,
storm water flows over driveways, lawns, streets, and sidewalks, and into storm drains that discharge directly to our streams, lakes, rivers and the ocean with no treatment.
As the storm water flows along the ground, it picks up oil, trash, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants and discharges these pollutants directly into our water-bodies, the same water-bodies that we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water.
By practicing healthy habits, citizens can help keep common pollutants like trash, yard waste, pet waste, pesticides, chemicals and automotive fluids off the ground and out of our storm water.
From the USEPA, here are ten things you can do to prevent storm water pollution:
1. Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and roads.
2. Never dump anything down the storm drains.
3. Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
4. Compost your yard waste.
5. Avoid pesticides; learn about Integrates Pest Management.
6. Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.
7. Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
8. Check car for leaks, and recycle motor oil.
9. Pick up after your pet.
10. Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.
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