What You Can Do for Clean Water

​​We must all do our part to preserve and improve the quality of water in our local waterways. Stormwater that runs off properties and into streets travels down storm drains directly to the nearest stream, wetland, lake or pond. The City works to ensure that all waterways remain clean and comply with the Clean Water Act.

Pet Waste

Pick up, bag, and place pet waste in the trash

Oil flowing into storm drain

Pollution Reports

Let us know about pollution concerns

Mulched garden with a variety of shrubs

Natural Yard Care

Caring for your yard without the use of chemicals

Moss Control

Clean your roof and prune overhanging branches

Carwashed Black Sedan

Car Washing and Care

Use a commercial car wash to keep pollution out of our streams

Pressure Washing

Capture and properly dispose of all wash water

Leaf and Grass Removal

Keep leaves and grass off streets, storm drains and sidewalks.

Tree Planting

Trees act like sponges by absorbing and filtering pollution from stormwater runoff

Puget Sound Starts Here

Discover ways to keep our waterways safe and healthy

Concrete

Keep concrete waste out of storm drains

Hobby Farms

Practices that protect our waterways

Paint Disposal

Learn tips for safe equipment cleaning and paint disposal

Resources

Public Works Contacts
Stormwater Hotline
What’s the Scoop About Healthy Streams (video)
EarthFix: Urban Stormwater Pollution (video)
PBS Frontline: Poisoned Waters (video)
Seattle Times: Toxic road runoff kills adult Coho salmon in hours, study finds

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