What can we do to reduce or prevent storm water pollution and/or property damage?
There are many simple things we can do to prevent storm water pollution and help protect the water quality of our local waterbodies, although the number of pollutants might seem overwhelming. By incorporating simple, daily changes in our routine or activities, preventing storm water pollution will not seem like such a dramatic change to our lifestyle. Exposed dirt piles on streets and sidewalks are illegal. If you must temporarily remove soil, make sure to leave it in a contained, covered area where it cannot be tracked all over the street. Vegetate slopes that are exposed. The roots from plants bind loose soil particles and prevent erosion during irrigation, rain storms, wind storms or even the force of gravity. If any dirt is left on the sidewalks or streets after a project, sweep the dirt and dispose of it either back in your yard, or for large projects, have a company listed in the Yellow Pages come to haul the dirt away for you. If you see dirt coming off the property of large con
