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ssekutera@grand-island.com o
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City of Grand Island
Engineering Department
Stormwater Awareness
100 East First Street
Grand Island, Ne 68802
Phone 308 385-5440
Email ssekutera@grand-island.com

Es una creencia muy comun que la agua en nuestros drenajes es filtrada o tratada antes de tomar su lugar en noestros rios y lagos.
La verdad es que no
Cuando tiramos productos quimicos en nuestro cesped y desechos de sustancias toxicas a traves de los desagues pluviales, contaminates nocivos entrar nuestra vias fluviales, causando la muerte de peces, la destruccion de habitantes de vida Silvestre, la disminucion de valor estetico y contaminando el agua que en el barco-bano en bebida. Es un riesgo para nuestro medio ambiente… y un riesgo para nuestra salud.
Segun reciente studio gubernamental, el 40 por ciento de los cuerpos de agua EE.UU. Todavia afectada por la contaminacion, que no cumplen con los estandares del gobierno. Es un problema que contribuyen a la mayoria de las veces sin saberlo-cuando dejamos corer comtaminantes nocivos en nuestro alcantarillado de aguas pluviales y entrar en nuestras vias fluviales.
El de Nebraska H20 programa ha sido establecido a fin de cambiar la estadistica y proteger nuestras vias fluviales mas antes de que cualquier dano esta hecho . Pero necesitamos su ayuda. Agare la lista de control alrededor de su casa y ver lo que usted puede hacer para ayudar.

Limpieza de Primavera de comprobacion

Eliminacion de Basura

Disponer de toda la basura que ha acumulado en su patio durante el invierno. Coloque la basura el la papelera de reciclaje o en suy centro de reciclaje local. Asegurese de que el basurero las tapas se cierran apretado para evitar que la basura que sopla lejos.

El cuidado de tu auto

Lleve su vehiculo a un auto-servicio de lavado de automoviles. Estas instalaciones estan disenadas con drenajes especiales para su eliminacion adecuada. Lleve su aceite usado de motor a la Ciudad edificio de servicios ubicado en 801 W. Vine Street.

Residuos de animals de compania

Es mejor disponer de los residuos de animales de compania en la basura o, major aun, que el vaciado de la taza del bano. El agua sera tratada adecuadamente.

Productos quimicos del hogar

Productos de limpieza y otros productos quimicos del hogar. Deben ser objeto de tirando o fuera de un alcantarillado de aguas pluviales. No mas de fertilizer su jardin. Compruebe la etiqueta en la bolsa para ver la cantidad recomendada. Por regal general, el total de agua de la lluvia y el riego por semana durante la temporada de crecimiento debe ser .75 a 1.5 pulgadas.

City of Grand Island
Engineering Department
Stormwater Awareness
100 East First Street
Grand Island, Ne 68802
Phone 308 385-5440
Email ssekutera@grand-island.com

It’s a pretty common belief that the water in our storm drains is filtered or treated before it makes its way into our rivers and lakes.
The truth is, it’s not.
When we dump harsh chemicals on our lawns and dispose of toxic substances via storm drains, harmful pollutants enter our waterways, killing fish, destroying wildlife habitats, decreasing aesthetic value and contaminating the water we boat in, swim in – and drink. It’s a risk to our environment. . . and a risk to our health.
According to a recent government survey, 40 percent of U.S. water bodies were still impaired by pollution, failing to meet government standards. It’s a problem we contribute to – most of the time unknowingly – when we let harmful pollutants run into our storm drains and enter our waterways.
The Nebraska H20 program has been established in order to change the statistics and protect our waterways before any more damage is done. But we need your help. Take the checklist around your home and see what you can do to help.

It’s a pretty common belief that the water in our storm drains is filtered or treated before it makes its way into our rivers and lakes.
The truth is, it’s not.
When we dump harsh chemicals on our lawns and dispose of toxic substances via storm drains, harmful pollutants enter our waterways, killing fish, destroying wildlife habitats, decreasing aesthetic value and contaminating the water we boat in, swim in – and drink. It’s a risk to our environment. . . and a risk to our health.
According to a recent government survey, 40 percent of U.S. water bodies were still impaired by pollution, failing to meet government standards. It’s a problem we contribute to – most of the time unknowingly – when we let harmful pollutants run into our storm drains and enter our waterways.
The Nebraska H20 program has been established in order to change the statistics and protect our waterways before any more damage is done. But we need your help. Take the checklist around your home and see what you can do to help.

Spring Clean-up
Checklist:

Spring Clean-up
Checklist:

Litter Disposal

Litter Disposal

Dispose of all the litter and garbage that has accumulated in your yard over the winter. Place trash in trashcan or recycle it at your local recycling center. Make sure your dumpster lids are shut tight to prevent garbage blowing away.

Dispose of all the litter and garbage that has accumulated in your yard over the winter. Place trash in trashcan or recycle it at your local recycling center. Make sure your dumpster lids are shut tight to prevent garbage blowing away.

Taking care of your car

Taking care of your car

Take your car to a self-service car wash. These facilities are designed with special drains for proper disposal. Take your used motor oil to the City Service Building located at 801 W. Vine Street.

Take your car to a self-service car wash. These facilities are designed with special drains for proper disposal. Take your used motor oil to the City Service Building located at 801 W. Vine Street.

Pet waste

Pet waste

It’s best to dispose of pet waste in the trash or, better yet, flush it down the toilet. The water will be properly treated.

It’s best to dispose of pet waste in the trash or, better yet, flush it down the toilet. The water will be properly treated.

Household chemicals

Household chemicals

Cleaning products and other household chemicals should never be dumped outside or down a storm drain. Don’t over fertilize your yard. Check the label on the bag to see the recommended amount. As a rule, your total water from rain and irrigation per week during the growing season should be .75 - 1.5 inches.

Cleaning products and other household chemicals should never be dumped outside or down a storm drain. Don’t over fertilize your yard. Check the label on the bag to see the recommended amount. As a rule, your total water from rain and irrigation per week during the growing season should be .75 - 1.5 inches.