Polluted runoff can be a serious health risk and significant environmental threat to our rivers, lakes and streams. Each time it rains, pollutants such as oil, antifreeze, fertilizer, pesticides, soap and animal waste are washed into storm drains and ditches, which typically drain directly to a local water body, or into the ground without treatment.
Preventing Water Pollution
Reducing pollutants before they get picked up by stormwater is one of the best ways to prevent water pollution. You are the solution to cleaning up our streams, rivers, lakes and Puget Sound.
What is stormwater and how can you make an impact on the environment? Learn that and more in our series of flyers that take you through everything from catch basins to pet waste.
By working with nature in your yard, you can
have a great looking landscape that’s easier to
care for and healthier for families, pets, wildlife,
and our great Northwest environment.
Pollutants like oil, car wash soaps and chemicals, and bits of tire dust are bad for water quality and harm people and wildlife. Learn how to make a positive impact through your car care actions.
Boat owners play an important role in protecting water quality. What you do while boating and maintaining your boat can help keep our waterways safe and clean for everyone to enjoy.
Mailing Address:
2702 S 42nd St, Ste 201
Tacoma, WA 98409-7322
In Person: Visit Suite 109
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