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Pollution Prevention Week

Spot, Report, and Stop Water Pollution!

News Published 9/16/2024 Updated 3/12/2025

Raleigh Stormwater is celebrating Pollution Prevention Week from September 16-20! Each day, we will focus on a pollutant and ways you can help improve water quality.

 

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Schedule

DateType of PollutionExamples
September 16SedimentSoil, gravel, and other solid materials
September 17NutrientFertilizer, road salt, and detergent
September 18Trash and DebrisPlastics, waste, and other debris
September 19ChemicalsPaints, cleaning detergent, and chlorine
September 20PathogensPet 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

Associated Event

 

Contact

 

raleighstormwater@raleighnc.gov
919-996-3940

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

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