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.

 

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.