Stormwater Drainage (MS4)
As an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) community, the Town of Lowell is required to educate the community on the pollution potential of common activities and increase awareness of the direct links between land activities, rainfall run-off, storm drains and our local water resources. The following are some of the most important ways to prevent storm water pollution.
v Properly dispose of hazardous materials such as used oil, paint, and other chemicals. DO NOT POUR them on the ground or into any part of the storm water conveyance system. Report any misconduct to the offices named below.
v Place trash in proper containers and prevent it from entering the
storm water system and plugging the drains.
v Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly. Don’t over water your
lawn. Cover piles of dirt or mulch being used in landscaping projects.
v Properly maintain your vehicles to reduce oil and gasoline
dripping. Wash your car on the lawn so that the water infiltrates the ground.
v Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks
by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into the storm drains.
v Properly dispose of hazardous materials such as paint and
household chemicals during the publicized collection days in Lake County.
v Recycle used oil through existing drop-off centers.
v Report mud, debris or other material in runoff from construction sites.
MAKE REPORTS OF ANY OBSERVED POLLUTION PROBLEM TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Lowell Public Works Director, Greg Shook – 696-7794 Ext.23
Lowell Police Department – non emergency – 696-0411