Ways To Protect Drinking Water

Yard Maintenance

  • DO:
    • Apply chemicals only as directed.
    • Cultivate plants which discourage pests to reduce pesticide usage.
    • Leave lawn clippings on lawn or compost them.
    • Pull weeds by hand.
    • Clean up after pets.
  • DO NOT:
    • Over apply fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.
      Use gas powered leaf blowers or weed whackers.

Automotive

  • DO:
    • Recycle used oil and antifreeze at service stations.
    • Have automotive fluid leaks fixed.
    • Clean up spills immediately.
    • Drive only when necessary.
  • DO NOT:
    • Pour used oil, antifreeze or other chemicals on the ground or down storm drains.

Storm Drains and Plumbing

  • DO:
    • Take unwanted chemicals to hazardous waste collection sites.
  • DO NOT:
    • Pour chemicals into storm drains, plumbing drains or drainage ditches.
    • Use toilets as trash cans.