Town of Hope Mills Stormwater Department

Clean Water, Clear Choice

Reducing Stormwater Pollution

· Dispose of vehicle fluids and other harmful liquids properly.

· Store hazardous materials properly in the original labeled container.

· Dispose of unwanted chemicals at the local hazardous household waste collection site.  NEVER pour chemicals down the storm drain!

· Check your car for leaks and have your car repaired when you find them.  Keep your car tuned up.

· Keep your gutters swept and clear of leaves and debris.

· Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly.  Never apply when the weather forecast is calling for rain.

· Pick up trash and litter around your yard.

· Use drought resistant native plants to conserve water and reduce runoff.

· Conserve water.  Adjust sprinklers if they are running into the street or gutter.

· Sweep litter and debris from the sidewalk and driveway.  Hosing these areas down washes debris and litter into the stormdrain.

· If you wash your own car, pull your car up onto the grass to avoid washing runoff into the storm drains.

Vehicle and Garage

Sidewalk and Driveway

Lawn and Garden

Pets

· Always pick up after your pet and dispose of waste in the trash.  Pet waste left on the ground washes into the storm drain polluting our local waters.