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| Storm drains and ditches do not drain into wastewater treatment facilities — they flow directly into streams and lakes. Run-off from our streets, driveways, and lawns carries a nasty cocktail; soil, pesticides, fertilizers, animal feces, oil, antifreeze, and soaps are all delivered untreated into our waterways. The resulting pollution is harmful to aquatic critters! |
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Amazing Fact!
Storm water and run-off are the largest single contributor to urban stream pollution. |
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I Pledge to: |
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Never dump oil, antifreeze, paint, or any other toxic materials down a storm drain or on the ground. |
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Sweep my driveway, sidewalk, and patio instead of hosing them off, to reduce the transport of sediments and pollutants into storm drains. |
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Clear storm drain grates of leaves and debris so they can properly drain water. |
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Where possible, replace the paved surfaces around my home with vegetation or paving stones to increase water absorption into the ground (ground absorption filters water, reduces flooding, reduces soil erosion, and replenishes the ground waters that nourish streams). |
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Helpful Contacts: |
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- Recycling Toxic Products:
- Recycling Council of BC Recycling Hotline
- (732-9253) www.rcbc.bc.ca
- Reporting Spills:
- Burnaby Spill Reports (294-7460 / 24 hrs: 294-7200)
- Federal Fisheries Spill Reports (666-3500)
- www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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