Did you Know?
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL): A TMDL is the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can accept and still meet the water quality objectives designed to protect its uses.
The Santa Monica Bay currently has a TMDL for bacteria. The bacterial TMDL is a way to improve water quality within Santa Monica Bay and at the beaches.
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Good Housekeeping Practices Practicing good housekeeping around your home is an easy way to help reduce stormwater pollution. Waste Container Management During waste container washing, pollutants commonly found in trash containers such as metals, toxic chemicals, and bacteria can make their way into the storm drain system which can then pollute our creeks, streams, bays, beaches and ocean. Not allowing wash water to flow into the street or storm drain is an easy way to reduce stormwater pollution.
Do Not allow trash recpticle wash water to go into the storm drain system. Vehicle Washing Washing cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, or other vehicles at your home can lead to stormwater pollution. The dirt, oil, and other pollutants washed off your vehicle can harm the environment. Soap containing phosphorus can lead to increased bacteria growth in water bodies. Using soap with low phosphorus concentrations and ensuring that wash water does not flow into the street or storm drain are easy ways to help reduce stormwater pollution from vehicle washing.
Do Not let water from vehicle washing enter the street or storm drain system. Household Chemicals Disposal Many common products around the home such as cleaning agents, motor oil, anti-freeze, gasoline, while not associated with bacteria, can also pollute our creeks, streams, bays, bays, beaches, and ocean. Disposing of these materials properly can help reduce stormwater pollution.
Do Not pour anything except clean water into the street or storm drain system. |
