New Garden Stormwater Pollution
Storm Drain Marking in New Garden Township
What is Storm Drain Marking?
Volunteers place a permanent marker next to storm drains throughout the community that alerts the public that only rainwater should enter into the storm drains. The markers usually say something like "NO DUMPING- DRAINS TO STREAM".
Why Mark Storm Drains?
Clean water is our nations most prescious resource
Throughout the White Clay and Red Clay Watershed, rainwater washes motor oil, antifreeze, paint, cigarette butts, yard waste, herbicides, pesticides, and plastic litter from our neighborhood streets and litter from our neighborhood streets and lawns into the storm drains. These pollutants drain directly into our streams NOT the wastewater treatment plant. The marking of the storm drains alerts the public to keep the storm drains free of pollution. Drain marking also may help prevent illicit dumping of paint, antifreeze and used motor oil into storm drains which is a common (but illegal) practice in many urban areas.
Who Benefits from Storm Drain Marking?
All people in New Garden Township as well as all wildlife benefit from the clean pollutant free rainwater that replenishes our groudwater, streams and creeks
New Garden Public Works experiences a reduction in maintenance costs used to remove litter and debris from storm drains and it helps communities meet environmental mandates of the Clean Water Act.
Local economies benefit by attracting and retaining businesses whose employees value a clean environment in which to live and do business.
Who Can Mark Storm Drains?
School groups, 4-H clubs, girl and boy scout troops, faith groups, civic clubs such as the Women's League, Rotary and Kiwanis, Crime Watch groups, and environmental clubs can all participate in the ongoing improvement and protection of one of our most precious elements of life...water.
A storm drain marking project can be a rewarding experience for everyone! So become involved today.
Call Scott Gantt at the township for more information 610-268-2915