Dump Floor Wash Down Storm Drain
Storm water or rain water flows into the storm drains you see at street corners or into roadside ditches.
Dump floor wash down storm drain. Don t dump anything down storm drains. Be sure to clear away leaves and debris. Wash vehicles on lawn washing vehicles on a grassy surface allows the dirty and soapy water to be absorbed by plants and soil filtering the water and preventing it from washing into a storm drain. That wash water is less worrisome than full strength paint but that doesn t mean you can dump the dirty water on the ground into a septic system or anywhere it might wash straight into your.
Washing your mop will also ensure it doesn t deteriorate because of bacteria buildup. Use biodegradable or non toxic soap that is. Unlike the water that flows down the drains inside your home which goes to sewage treatment facilities the storm drain system is completely separate. It s only a violation if the soapy water flows into a storm drain.
Water in the storm drain receive no treatment or filtering process. Dump mop water down your sink. Wash your car over your lawn or gravel. Only rain belongs in the drain.
That doesn t mean it s illegal to wash your car on a driveway parking lot or street.