When rain or water from garden hoses and sprinklers flows over streets and yards, it carries pollutants into the storm drains; pollutants like motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, paints and pet waste. Remember, whatever goes down a storm drain flows directly – without treatment – into local creeks, streams, and rivers, and eventually to the ocean. [...]
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Simple ways consumers can avoid stormwater pollution
Posted in Stormwater Pollution, tagged hazardous waste, motor oil disposal, paint disposal, pesticide disposal, pet waste, stormwater, Stormwater Pollution, water pollutants, water pollution, yard fertilizers on September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ten Things Business Owners Should Know About Stormwater Systems
Posted in Stormwater Management, tagged Clean Water Act, EPA, erosion, Erosion Control, Retention Pond Services, runoff, sediment, sedimentation, stormwater, stormwater BMP, stormwater inspection, stormwater maintenance, stormwater permit, stormwater regulations, Vida Obieglo, water pollution, water quality on July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Costly fines, severe property damage, and pollution are all detrimental results of a non-functioning stormwater system. Many businesses, big box retailers, shopping centers, apartment communities, neighborhoods, and churches have stormwater systems that are not being properly maintained. Vida Obieglo, General Manager here at Retention Pond Services, has compiled a ‘Top 10 List’ addressing common problems [...]
