Public Works
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program
DID YOU KNOW:
 | Everything that goes into the storm drain winds up in our creeks, streams and lakes! |
| That the storm drain is a pipe and culvert system that collects and carries rainwater from streets, yards, parking lots and rooftops and discharges it untreated into creeks, streams and lakes. |
| That many people believe that storm drains are connected to sanitary sewer systems and that storm water is treated at sewage treatment plants. THIS IS NOT TRUE!!! Storm water is not treated. |
| Everything that
goes into storm drains, such as trash, pesticides, paint, chemicals, motor
oil, grease, leaves, soil deposits, and any other solids or liquids
transportable by water ends up in our creeks, streams and lakes which then
become polluted. |
HELP KEEP OUR CREEKS, STREAMS AND LAKES POLLUTION FREE!
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP...
Recycle used
motor oil and antifreeze...
Use a shutoff nozzle when washing your car...
Use water and cleaners sparingly...
Utilize biodegradable products...
Use pesticides and fertilizers carefully, following instructions for use,
storage and disposal...
Make a habit of recycling reusable materials...
WHO TO CONTACT:
The Village of Olympia
Fields Department of Public Works at 708-503-8200 to report misuse of storm
drains or to report a spill or discharge into a storm drain.
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association at 708-206-1155 for
information on dates and locations of household hazardous waste collection sites
for safe disposal of paint, pesticides and other hazardous products.