What Should Not Enter a Storm Drain?

  • Oil, antifreeze, paint, cleaning fluids
  • Wash water from a commercial car wash
  • Industrial discharges
  • Contaminated foundation drains
  • Cooling water unless no chemicals have been added and proper discharge permits are in place
  • Wash water from commercial/industrial activities
  • Sanitary sewer discharges
  • Septic tank discharges
  • Washing machine discharges
  • Chlorinated backwash and draining associated with swimming pools
  • Grass, shrubs and other yard waste
  • Pet feces