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Storm
Water Tips
Here
are ten simple things every homeowner can do to help reduce the amount of
pollutants that are carried into Georgia’s natural waterways.
1.
Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch. The storm drain
system conveys storm water directly to a creek or stream, without any
treatment.
2.
Properly dispose of all trash, rubbish, and garbage. Trash that is left in your
yard, or on the street will eventually end up in the closest creek or
stream.
3.
Place your cigarette butts in the proper receptacle. Don't throw them on the
ground.
4.
Recycle used motor oil. Find out if your local community or gas station will
accept used motor oil and take it there. Whatever you do, never dump motor oil,
gasoline, or solvents down a storm drain!
5.
Wash your car in the grass, or take it to a commercial car wash. Your car has
oils and greases that wash off and then flow into the storm drains, polluting
the nearby water body. Commercial car washes have special procedures for
treating the water that washes off your car.
6.
Clean up after your pet. Place pet waste in a trash receptacle or flush down the
toilet. Pet waste contains harmful bacteria that will wash into our streams and
rivers when it rains.
7.
Use fertilizers and pesticides only when needed. Fertilizers promote algae
growth in our waterways. When using fertilizers, follow application
instructions and do not apply if rain is forecasted.
8.
Compost yard & grass clippings. Don't allow your grass clippings to blow
into the street, or curb.
9.
Check your vehicles for leaks and repair them!
10.
Tell a friend or neighbor about how to prevent storm water pollution. Get
involved in a local community watershed organization.
The pollution you prevent today will protect your drinking water supply
tomorrow.
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