What can residents do to help reduce Stormwater Pollution?
- Remember: “Only rain down the drain”. The storm sewer system is for rainwater and snow melting only. Even leaves or grass clippings can diminish the capacity of a storm sewer system
- Never dump or pour any material (either solid or liquid) into the storm sewer system.
- Reduce the amount of and use environmentally friendly pesticides and fertilizers on your lawn.
- Minimize the usage of de-icing materials on driveways and walks.
- Properly dispose of pet waste.
- Compost vegetative material (grass clippings and other yard debris).
- Drain your swimming pool only when a test kit detects no chlorine.
- Wash your vehicle on your lawn instead of on your driveway.