Follow these helpful tips to do your part in preventing stormwater pollution:
Conserve water. Do not overwater your lawns and gardens. Water early in the day or late in the evening (between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.).
Pick up after pets and properly dispose of the waste.
Keep pets away from waterside areas.
Compost grass clippings and leaves. Do not allow them to be washed away into roadways or intentionally place them into storm drains or bodies of water.
Take your car to a commercial car wash to conserve water and to prevent detergents and toxins from flowing into storm drains or bodies of water.
If you must wash your car at home, do so on you lawn or some other pervious surface instead of in the driveway or street.
Don't overuse pesticides. Whenever possible, use natural alternatives.
Service your car regularly to avoid oil, antifreeze, and other chemical leaks.
Maintain your septic system to avoid the pollution of groundwater, seepage, and runoff.
