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POLLUTED STORM WATER THREATENS
OUR STREAMS
Storm water picks up debris, chemicals, dirt,
animal waste, and other pollutants as it flows over surfaces such as driveways,
roads, and lawns. Polluted storm water runoff is the greatest threat to
clean water for drinking, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating, and wildlife.
Residents, municipalities, businesses, and
developers need to work together to prevent storm water pollution. You can
do your part by adopting health outside habits.
- Pick up pet waste. Left on ground, pet
waste increases public health risk by washing bacteria into the nearest storm
drain and stream.
- Take your car to the car wash or wash your car
on the lawn, keeping dirty, soapy water out of the storm drain and stream.
- Repair oil or engine coolant leaks promptly,
dry wiping any spills, and dispose of used auto fluids at an authorized repair
shop. For a list of authorized drop-off sites for used oil, car
batteries, etc. click here
- Shovel snow before it turns to ice and utilize
sand and sawdust as alternatives to salt chemicals, particularly the path and
surface waters.
- Keep storm drains near your property clear of
debris and litter. Avoid clogging storm drains by not blowing grass
clippings or leaves into the street or stream.
To view a Power Point presentation storm water
issues for homeowners in our watersheds, courtesy of the Chester Ridley Crum
Watersheds Association and Springfield Environmental Advisory Council, please
click here.
CONTACT US
Department of Public Works
Borough of West Chester |
Phone: (610) 696-5282
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| 205 Lacey Street |
Fax: (610) 436-1383
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| West Chester, PA 19382 |
E-mail:
publicworks@west-chester.com
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