Help Clean Up Stormwater

  • Pick up after your pet to prevent harmful bacteria from polluting stormwater.
  • Use rain barrels to collect stormwater from your roof to reduce runoff of rainwater.
  • Use the water on your lawns and gardens.
  • Hand weed to avoid the use of herbicides.
  • Eliminate the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Sweep soil and vegetation away from pavement and storm drains to reduce silt from entering rivers and streams.
  • Dispose of used motor oil, paint thinners and other hazardous waste properly so it doesn't end up in storm sewer.
  • Plant more trees and shrubs to slow down and absorb rainwater in your yard.
  • Use biodegradable soap when you wash the car, and use a sponge and bucket to conserve water.
  • Build porous surface driveways like interlocking brick instead of paving.
  • Add flowerbeds and gardens to your garden so rain will flow into the ground to reduce runoff and replenish groundwater supplies.
Updated: Thu, 30/10/2008 - 4:43pm