Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Vehicle / Equipment Care Tips

Dispose of oil properly. Do not dispose of oil by pouring it out on the ground or into any road gutter drains or storm water catch basins.
Change oil carefully by collecting drips and cleaning up spills.
Keep your vehicle or motorized equipment leak free.
Wash your vehicle at commercial car washes that can recycle water or on an area of your property where water is kept on site and is absorbed into the ground.

Home or Business Tips

Buy nontoxic or "green" products.
Don't overuse detergents, cleaners, solvents and paints. Use amounts as communicated on the product's directions.
Store maintenance products and equipment away from rain and runoff.
Clean up any spills.
Dispose of household hazardous wastes properly.
Bag and dispose of trash properly.

Yard Care Tips

Keep washes free of soil, trash or any potentially polluting items
Keep animal waste out of washes and dispose of properly on a regular basis.
Never apply pesticides, insecticides, herbicides or fertilizers immediately before or during a rain event.
Control erosion in your yard, wash, by landscaping or employing other techniques to counter erosion.
Clean up trash.
Dispose of unwanted chemicals, oil and paints properly. Keep from disposing of such items in washes or on the ground.
Control leaks and clean up spills from activities conduct in your yard, wash or driveway.

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