Author: bbrecks

What you can do to help
Easy tips for keeping our waters clean.
Litter disposal
Dispose of litter by throwing it in a trashcan or
recycling it. In addition, do your part by disposing
of litter you find in the street or on the sidewalk.
Washing your car
You can either take your car to a selfservice car
wash, which is designed with special drains for proper
disposal, or wash your car on your lawn. The dirt
below will act as a filter for the soap.
Pet waste
It’s best to dispose of pet waste in the trash or, better
yet, flush it down the toilet. This water will be
properly treated.
Household chemicals
Cleaning products and other household chemicals
should never be dumped outside, down the sink – or
down a storm drain. Visit www.NebraskaH2O.org
and click on our Tips section to find out the location
of a facility that will dispose of them properly.
Fertilizer and Pesticides
You’ll need to take leftover substances to a designated waste control area.
Visit www.NebraskaH2O.org for more information about stormwater information and related topics!