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Pet Waste BrochureHere's the scoop... pick up after your pet. If you fail to clean up after your pet, stormwater can carry waste into rivers, lakes and streams. It can create a health hazard for people and can "doo" a lot of damage to the environment.
Landscape Irrigation Watering GuideThis brochure outlines water saving devices and tips specific to Georgia's climate and landscape.
Is Your Yard As Green As You Think It Is? BrochureThe excessive use of fertilizers, improper disposal of leaves and yard clippings, overuse of pesticides/herbicides and over-watering can result in the polluting of Georgia's streams, rivers and lakes. This brochure contains tips residents to keep pollutants from entering streams.
Household Hazardous Waste BrochureHow you dispose of everyday household products can impact water quality as well as your health.
Menu for a Cleaner and Healthier Environment: A Water Pollution Prevention Guide for the Food Service IndustryFood residue, detergents, grease and trash left outside or poured in a storm drain are picked up by rainwater and carried to the nearest stream as polluted stormwater runoff. By following the tips below, you can be part of the solution to water pollution!
Pollution Prevention Tips for Septic SystemsBy following a few simple tips, you can maintain your septic system to maximize its efficiency, reduce problems and potential expenses and help to protect our waterways!
Get Pumped on Septic! Door HangerLearn how to properly maintain your septic system and prevent water pollution.
FOG Door HangerThis door hanger lays out the basics of FOG (fats, oils and grease): What, How, Where, and what you can do to help.
Putting the Brakes on Water Pollution: DIY Auto Care (Spanish)It's important to keep your vehicle in tip top shape and always follow proper maintenance and wash practices to help protect our waters (Es muy importante mantener su vehículo en buen estado y seguir siempre el mantenimiento adecuado para ayudar a proteger nuestras aguas.)
New Construction Irrigation DoorhangerNewly constructed homes may have irrigation systemes that use automatic settings to help establish turfgrass and landscaping. Once lawns are established, using an irrigation system's automatic settings can lead to overwatering.
Your Toilet Is Not A TrashcanJust because you can flush something down the toilet doesn’t mean that you should. Put trash in its place by throwing it in the trash can, and never flush it down your toilet.
Water-Wise Landscape Guide for the Georgia PiedmontDo you want a landscape that is beautiful, saves you time, effort and money and uses less water? If you do, a water-wise landscape is for you. Water-wise landscapes are designed, organized,and maintained by practices that use water strategically and wisely.
My Drop Counts Water Conservation TipsWater conservation tips for your bathroom, kitchen, around the house and yard.
Maintenance Guide for Landscape Irrigation SystemsA well-maintained landscape irrigation system helps make a water-efficient irrigation system. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District has prepared this guide for maintaining your irrigation system.
DIY Household Water AssessmentIs your house as water-efficient as it can be? This do-it-yourself household water use assessment will help you understand how much water you use, identify leaks and show you ways to reduce your water use. It will help you conserve water and save money at the same time!
When it Rains, It Pollutes!Stormwater pollution is the leading threat to our water quality. Be the solution to stormwater pollution!
Pollution Prevention Tips for Pools and SpasDo your part to protect our rivers, lakes and streams by following these tips when draining and caring for your pool and spa.