Stormwater Pollution Prevention

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GENERAL INFORMATION
	The Problem: What is stormwater pollution? How stormwater pollution affects Orange County residents. How stormwater pollution affects Orange County businesses. The Answer: Preven ting stormwater pollution. Regulatory information. Documents & reports:
		Basin Plans Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits Drainage Area Management Plan Orange County Stormwater Program 2000-2001 Annual Status Report

POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR RESIDENTS
	Introduction Home improvement
		Painting Construction and remodeling
	Lawncare and gardening
		Pesticides and fertilizers Wise water use Lawncare and gardening Yard waste
	Automotive maintenance
		Changing your oil and oil filter Draining your radiator Washing your car
	Pet owners Horse and livestock activities
		Facilities design Pasture management Grazing management Collection and storage Use and disposal Grooming

POLLUTION PREVENTION FOR BUSINESSES
	Introduction Restaurants
		Cleaning Grease & hazardous materials Spills Outside maintenance
	Automotive services
		Preventing leaks and managing spills Storing and disposing of hazardous materials Cleaning and maintenance Washing vehicles
	Construction and development
		Erosion prevention Concrete and mortar application Handling materials and waste Managing spills Equipment maintenance
	Commercial landscape maintenance
		Yard waste Erosion prevention Pesticides and fertilizers Wise water use

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & OIL RECYCLING
	Introduction Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
		Accepted Materials Unacceptable Materials Collection Locations
			Anaheim Huntington Beach Irvine San Juan Capistrano
		Used Oil Recycling

POLLUTION REPORTING
	How to report stormwater pollution or street drain problems. Reporting water pollution: Reporting street drain problems:

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
	Introduction Brochures: Posters:

KIDS' CORNER
	Introduction Stormwater ABC's Seven Ways to Be Stormwater Smart Learn More. Discover More. Make a Difference
		Orange County's water education programs:
			School education: Poster and slogan contest: Junior and high school programs:
		EnviroScape® Volunteering:

LINKS
	Participants of the Orange County Stormwater Program Local Resources: Regional Resources: State Resources: Environmental advocacy groups: Industries regarding hazardous waste and underground storage tank requirements:

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For more information, call the County of Orange Stormwater Section at (714) 567-6363
or go to www.ocwatersheds.org

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