Our Storm drain system
Did you know that water entering our storm drains is not treated before it reaches our local waterbodies, which include our creeks, rivers, lakes, and the ocean? In San Diego County, only rainwater is allowed to enter storm drains. If not managed properly, everyday household pollutants like trash, irrigation runoff, animal waste, oil, grease, yard clippings, fertilizers, and pesticides have a very good chance of polluting our local waterways if allowed to wash into the streets and into our storm drain system.
The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent this from happening. By establishing some Best Management Practices (BMPs) at your household, you can play a key role in contributing to cleaner waterways and a cleaner community. And while the implementation and maintenance of appropriate BMPs is important year-round, it becomes especially critical during the rainy season (October through April) when storm activity increases the potential for polluted runoff to enter our storm drains and waterways.
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