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CLEAN STREAMS BEGIN WITH YOU

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PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC SERVICE

Residents, visitors and business owners are called to commit to protecting Westerville’s source water from their own yards.

When rain falls and snow melts, water drains from lawns and paved surfaces (streets, parking lots, etc.) into local streams directly and via stormwater facilities.

Westerville receives most of its water from Alum Creek, just north of Main Street. Water is extensively filtered by the City before it reaches households but local animals and plants don’t receive the same benefit.

Consider taking the following steps at home to help protect water for all:

• Never place yard waste, including leaves, or litter in the road or in storm drains.

• Properly dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste (Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection is Sept. 11. See page 23 for details!)

• Pick up trash and debris around your yard and neighborhood.

• Ensure pet waste is disposed of properly. Bag it and trash it.

• Consider planting a rain garden featuring native plants and trees. (Westerville residents might qualify for a rebate on materials! Visit www.communitybackyards.org for details.)

More information about Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week is available on the City’s website, www.westerville.org.

OHIO STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK OCT. 17-23 www.franklinswcd.org

www.franklinswcd.org

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