Large amounts of rainfall can transmit pollutants and have a negative effect on water quality. What can you do to prevent water pollution?
• Don’t litter; pick up trash wherever it is found, especially near storm drains
• Dispose of household waste properly; never dump chemicals in the storm drain or stream
• Cover garbage cans and remove waste contaminants surrounding them to prevent runoff
from entering a storm drain
• Dispose of pet waste properly by picking up after your pets
• Use pesticides and fertilizers cautiously to prevent surface runoff into the storm drain or stream
• Recycle used motor oil at participating service stations
• Clean out septic tanks every 3-5 years
Protect our rivers and streams by reporting pollution such as chemicals, foul odors, sewage, or mud from a construction site runoff. Call the Jefferson County Department of Health Storm Water Hotline 205-930-1999
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