All water and contaminants that enter storm Keep Clark County Clean, Please drains go directly into our environment. Keep Contaminants Away From ALL Storm Drains. Storm drain contamination is one of the major causes of pollution in our rivers, Stormwater systems can be found throughout lakes, and streams. Pollution of stormwater runoff can negatively impact our Clark County and include ditches, catch basins, environment and introduce unnecessary risk to public health and safety ultimately curbs, underground pipes, ponds, swales and affecting the livability of Clark County and surrounding communities. To control dry wells. These structures carry stormwater to outfalls on local rivers or allow the stormwater stormwater, the local cities and counties operate and maintain a system of to drain into the ground. Contaminants underground pipes and catch basins to transport rain and snow melt into the discharged into stormwater systems can pollute ground, rivers and streams. This water does not get treated so we need to keep surface waters as well as ground water. contaminants out of our storm drains. Keeping a clean stormwater Little Known Facts about our Stormwater System: system helps our community by: Storm drains do NOT treat the Storm drains do NOT protect the • Preventing flooding of personal property and/or water that flows into the drains. fish, rivers and streams. damage to public infrastructure, including roads. RV and pet waste flow directly into Motor oil, paints and other • Minimizing foul odors and maintaining our beautiful environment causing pollutants flow directly to our aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. foul odors and pollution. No one, waterways. There is no difference including fish want to swim and between pouring pollutants down • Keeping our rivers, lakes & streams clean. recreate in your waste. a storm drain and dumping them directly into the river. • Strengthening our economy by offering Storm drains do NOT prevent healthy recreational opportunities. flooding when clogged. Public storm drains are NOT Storm drains are designed designed to treat wastewater to prevent flooding. When runoff from private property. weeds, dirt, grass clippings When you hose off sidewalks, and leaves are left on the road, over-water your yard and wash your they eventually find their way vehicle in your driveway, all the For more information to the drain and can cause your water, soap and debris end up in personal property and your the storm drains. Not only are you visit www.ecy.wa.gov neighbor’s property to flood. wasting precious water resources, all contaminates will affect the quality of our water in and around Clark County. ONLY RAIN DOWN THE DRAIN... © 2016 Goldstreet Design Agency, Inc. All Rights Reserved Inc. Agency, © 2016 Goldstreet Design Minimize pesticide KEEP CLARK COUNTY and herbicide use WATERS CLEAN Have your septic tank pumped and inspected regularly. OIL Don’t drip and drive! Check vehicles for leaks and always SEPTIC SERVICE recycle used motor oil. Compost yard waste and reuse WE EXPECT CLEAN WATER AND as mulch in your HEALTHY WILDLIFE when hiking, fishing, landscape. and recreating in or around the water. Clean water, though, cannot be taken for granted. Our actions affect the waters around us each and every day because Wash your car at a commercial car wash all of the water from our property that or on the grass. Direct downspouts onto enters a storm drain ends up in our lawns, landscaped areas, or raingardens and away from Replace lawn with rivers, lakes and streams. paved surfaces. landscaping where possible. Always scoop When it rains or snows, the water must the poop, when on a walk or in go somewhere. Without controlling your yard. the flow of rain and snow melt, our Follow all directions on fertilizer labels carefully. community would be damaged. Remember, only rain down the Uncontrolled water causes flooding, storm drain! unclean waterways, contaminated fish and unhealthy communities..