Public Education
Minimum Control Measure #1
Because stormwater runoff is generated from dispersed land surfaces, such as pavements, yards, driveways, and roofs, efforts to control stormwater pollution must consider individual, household, and public behaviors and activities that can generate pollution from these surfaces. These common individual behaviors have the potential to generate stormwater pollution:
- littering
- disposing of trash and recyclables
- disposing of pet-waste
- applying lawn-chemicals
- washing cars,
- changing motor-oil on impervious driveways
- household behaviors like disposing leftover paint and household chemicals
It takes individual behavior change and proper practices to control such pollution. The changes you make today can have an immediate positive influence on the environment!
Below are two videos that showcase the impact polluted waters can have on our quality of life, including recreation, commercial fisheries and navigation, and drinking water. The videos also explain simple things people can do to protect their local waters.
"Smart Steps to Stormwater Management"
"Where Does Stormwater Go?" - Practical Engineering
Tempest in a Channel: Stormwater Runoff's Impact on Urban Streams
"After the Storm"
Links and other information
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff PollutionCar WashingCarpet Cleaning Regulations CompostingDog Waste BrochureFuelingGreen Yards Healthy HomesHeadwater StreamsHousehold Habits for Healthy WaterI&I ResolutionInspection & Maintenance Certification for Stormwater Control Measures in Ohio
Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater PollutionMowing TipsOffice of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention
Protecting Your StreamRestaurant Grease RegulationsRain Garden ManualSeptic System ResponsibilityStormville - Animated Guide to Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Stormwater MythsVehicle MaintenanceWater Efficient Landscaping Manual
