Public education and outreach on storm water impacts

Implementation of a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or to conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of discharges and the steps that can be taken to reduce storm water pollution by individuals, households, and commercial, industrial, or institutional entities. The program may, and should, be tailored to meet the needs of specific communities.

Public involvement/participation

Compliance with local public notice requirements to reach out and engage all economic and ethnic groups in storm water management program implementation and review.

The Citizens’ Role:

Each and every time it rains, pollutants from Storm Water runoff flow from impervious surfaces e.g. pavement and concrete flow to nearby surface water.   In the Yume Urbanized area these waters are the Colorado and Gila rivers.  The following are examples of what the public can do to reduce pollutants from entering the Storm Water runoff:

 ·        Prevent soil erosion: Plant ground cover, shrubs and trees in erosion prone areas.

 ·        Avoid using toxic products.

Properly maintain your automobile: Have a mechanic check your automobile for leaks. Never pour motor oil, antifreeze, or any other toxic substance into your home’s wastewater drains, outside storm drains, nearby water bodies, or onto the ground.