Water pollution happens when stormwater picks up dirt, oil, fertilizer, and other litter. As the water flows through streets when it rains - this pollution goes right to storm drains that lead to creeks, streams, and rivers. The water is not treated like drinking water and can impact the quality of our waterways.
Types of Pollution
Make sure these items don't go down the storm drain:
Chemicals - gasoline, oil, carpet cleaner, and fertilizer