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Pollution Prevention Week

Spot, Report, and Stop Water Pollution!

News Published 9/18/2023 Updated 10/6/2023

Raleigh Stormwater is celebrating Pollution Prevention Week from September 18-22! Each day, we will focus on a pollutant and ways you can help improve water quality.

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Schedule

Date

Type of Pollution

Examples

September 18

Sediment

Soil, gravel, and other solid materials

September 19

Nutrient

Fertilizer, road salt, and detergent

September 20

Trash and Debris

Plastics, waste, and other debris

September 21

Chemicals

Paints, cleaning detergent, and chlorine

September 22

Pathogens

Pet waste, livestock, and sewer overflows

How to Prevent Water Pollution

  1. If you see pollution or someone illegally dumping litter into the stormwater system, call the Stormwater Helpline at 919-996-3940 or email IllegalDischarge@raleighnc.gov.
  2. Try these six easy tips to prevent pollution and help protect our streams.
  3. Become a volunteer either for a day or on a more long-term basis.

Pollution Examples

 

A close-up image of a pond with green algae, grass clippings, and other vegetation floating on top of the water.

A pond with green algae, grass clippings, and other vegetation floating on top of the water.

Bottles, paper, and other trash in a stream at Apollo Heights Park

Bottles, paper, and other trash in a stream.

Vehicle tire in a stream.

Vehicle tire and sediment pollution in a creek.

Resources

 

Spot, Report, and Stop Water Pollution

How to Report Water Pollution

Contact

 

raleighstormwater@raleighnc.gov
919-996-3940

Lead Department:
Engineering Services
Service Categories:
Stormwater

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