Storm water is water that originates during rain events, snow/ice melts or runoff from lawn watering. Storm water eventually ends up in nearby streams, rivers, or lakes. This water is converted to irrigation and drinking water in some areas and communities. For these reasons, it's important that we try to keep pollution at a minimum. Here are some tips on how to help prevent it.
What can you do to prevent storm water pollution?
- Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and debris out of street gutters and storm drains - these outlets drain directly to creeks or rivers.
- Apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly and according to directions.
- Dispose of unused oil, antifreeze, paints, and other household chemicals properly, not in storm sewers or drains.
- Clean up spilled brake fluid, oil, grease, and antifreeze. Do not hose them into the street where they can eventually reach the creek or river.
- Control soil erosion on your property by planting ground cover and stabilizing erosion-prone areas.
- Purchase household detergents and cleaners that are low in phosphorous to reduce the amount of nutrients discharged into surface waters.
- Notify the City of Bellmead of any unauthorized discharges to the storm water system.
REMEMBER, "DON'T FEED THE DRAINS!"
