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What else can I do to help protect water quality?
Waste
Pick up pet waste… every stinkin’ time!
Throw away litter
Keep leaves, cut grass and other yard waste away from storm drains
Vehicles
Fix vehicle leaks
Dispose of used motor oil and other car fluids at your local service station or the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (974-4343)
Use a car wash, or wash your vehicle where the soap and water flow into the grass
Lawns
Use few fertilizers and chemicals in your yard (
Grow Green
)
Notify the City about pollution prolems, including leaks, spillsm, and dumping