What can I do to prevent storm water pollution?
  • Never dump anything down storm drains
  • Keep leaves and grass clippings out of the street, gutter, drainage ditches, and storm drains
  • Use fertilizer and pesticides sparingly
  • Vegetate bare spots in your yard
  • Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces
  • Check vehicles for leaks and recycle motor oil
  • Pick up after your pet
  • Throw litter in its place
  • If you wash your vehicle at home, do so on the lawn rather than on pavement
  • Have your septic tank pumped and the system inspected regularly

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1. What is storm water runoff?
2. What is the problem with storm water runoff pollution anyway?
3. What is the source of all these pollutants?
4. What can I do to prevent storm water pollution?