Stormwater Pollution
 Found in Your Area!
       This is not a citation.
 This is to inform you that our staff found
 the following pollutants in the storm
 sewer system in your area. This storm
 sewer system leads directly to

  Q Motor oil
  a Oil filters
  Q Antifreeze/
    transmission fluid
  Q Paint
  Q Solvent/degreaser
  Q Cooking grease
  Q Detergent
  Q Home improvement waste (concrete,
    mortar)
  Q Pet waste
  Q Yard waste (leaves, grass, mulch)
  Q Excessive dirt and
    gravel
  Q Trash
  Q Construction debris
  Q Pesticides and
    fertilizers
  Q Other
For more information or to report
an illegal discharge of
pollutants, please call:
&EPA
   United States
   Environmental Protection
   Agency
     IT DRAINS
www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater
     EPA 833-F-03-002
         April 2003

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Stormwater runoff is precipitation from rain or
snowmelt that flows over the ground. As it flows,
it can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other
pollutants and deposit them into a storm sewer
system or waterbody
Anything that enters a storm sewer system is
discharged untreated into the waterbodies we
use for swimming, fishing, and providing
drinking water.

Remember:
Only Rain Down the Drain

To keep the Stormwater leaving your home or
workplace clean, follow these simple guidelines:
  « Use
    pesticides
    and fertilizers
    sparingly
  * Repair auto
    leaks.
  * Dispose of
    household
    hazardous waste, used auto fluids
    (antifreeze,oil,etc.),and batteries at
    designated collection or recycling locations.
  * Clean up after your pet.
  * Use a commercial car wash or wash your
    car on a lawn or other unpaved surface.
  * Sweep up yard debris rather than hosing
    down areas. Compost or recycle yard waste
    when possible.
  * Clean paint brushes in  a sink, not outdoors.
    Properly dispose of excess paints through a
    household hazardous waste collection
    program.
  * Sweep up and
    properly
    dispose of
    construction
    debris like
    concrete and
    mortar.

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