Home Maintenance

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.

  1. Common sources of pollution
  2. Using and storing hazardous products
  3. Disposing of hazardous products
  4. Safer cleaning products

Common sources of household pollution

Click each topic below to learn ways to prevent pollution.

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.

24/7 Spill Hotline

Call 425-806-6750

Please call us right away if you see a spill within Bothell's city limits. We want to try to contain it before it reaches any storm drains or pollutes local streams. See examples of what to report.


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