Stay green with home maintenance and repairs 

Ready to tackle some of those home maintenance or repair projects you’ve been putting off, or spruce up your yard? Just remember – allowing any polluted wash water or other hazardous substances into the public storm drains is against the law in Bothell (BMC 18.04.260). Whether you’re doing the work yourself or hiring a contractor, you’re responsible for what goes into the public storm system.

Common sources of pollution

• Car washing 
  
• Carpet cleaning
• Chlorinated water from a swimming pool
• Concrete work
• Hazardous materials
• Painting
• Pesticides and fertilizers
• Pressure washing
• Vehicle maintenance
  

Pollutants from these activities can harm you, your pets, and the environment. Protect yourself, your family, and your local streams by keeping polluted water and hazardous chemicals out of Bothell’s storm drains.

When hiring a professional to do the work, use carpet cleaning, maintenance, and pressure washing services that don't dump their wash water into our storm drains. When using a landscaper, look for businesses that use organic products instead of pesticides and fertilizers.