Do your part to prevent stormwater pollution

You have the power to make a difference! 

By making small changes in your daily habits, you can have a big impact on the health of your pets, children, and environment. It's up to each of us to help make Puget Sound - and all of its inhabitants - healthier.Male Orca L79 in South Puget Sound (JPG)

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10 simple ways you can help

  1. Properly service and maintain your vehicle and when possible, drive less
  2. Use a commercial car wash or wash over grass or gravel instead of a hard surface
  3. Properly use, store and dispose of hazardous household materials
  4. Call our spill hotline at 425-806-6750 whenever you see a spill.
  5. Scoop your pet waste, bag it, and place it in the trash
  6. Be smart when it comes to home maintenance like carpet cleaning and pressure washing. 
  7. Practice natural yard and lawn care
  8. Plant trees or volunteer for restoration projects.
  9. Properly service and maintain your septic system and drain field
  10. Use little to no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides
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