Pollution Prevention

Preventing Pollution

The only thing that is supposed to go down a storm drain is rain.

However, every cigarette butt, drop of oil or spilled chemical you see on the street will eventually wind up going down a storm drain and into a nearby creek. And that will eventually flow into a source of drinking water.

Your Yard:
Leaves or grass clippings
Eroded soil
Rain Barrels
Wise use of pesticides/fertilizers
Alternatives to chemicals
Invasive plants
Clean Streams Workshops
Scoop the Poop

Home & Garage:
Paint
Soap suds/cleaning products
Common products with hazardous chemicals
Trash
Cooking grease
Used oil/auto fluids
Car Washing

Businesses:
Businesses can have a
huge impact on local
water quality.

Get helpful information for different types of businesses.

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Content6 Pollution Prevention Fact Sheet Video about pollution prevention List of businesses that accept used oil Locations of Recycling Centers Clean Streams workshops Report storm water pollution For more information on preventing water pollution, contact: Water Quality Educator Jennifer Frost at 704-432-0970 or Water Quality Educator Erin Oliverio at 704-336-5595.

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