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The choices
people make about their yards,
their pets and disposal of
liquid and solid wastes have an
impact on the ocean and on the
streams and rivers that flow
into the ocean.
Here are a few things that
you can do…
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Conserve water.
The more water you use the
more water you send down the
drain to be processed at
sewage treatment facilities.
This excess water can lead
to sewer overflows and raw
sewage discharges into
streams, rivers and beach
areas.
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Use designated
restrooms at beaches.
This can help to
decrease the amount of human
waste that is washed into
the ocean. Keep diapered
children out of the water
and dispose of diapers
properly.
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Properly dispose
of pet waste. Bring
bags to collect pet waste
and throw it away in a
trashcan. This helps
decrease the amount of waste
that is washed into streams,
rivers and beaches when it
rains.
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Dispose of trash
properly. Place all
waste in a trashcan, not on
the beach or in the water.
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Use natural
products in your yard.
Whenever possible, minimize
or eliminate the use of
chemical herbicides and
pesticides because they
pollute the water.
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Maintain your
septic system,
including the drain
field. Follow
manufacturer instructions
regarding pumping and
maintenance service. This
prevents the discharge of
raw sewage into storm
drains, rivers, streams, and
the ocean following heavy
rainfall.
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Properly dispose
of boating waste.
Empty portable toilet and
sewage holding tanks into
approved on-shore
facilities. Maintain engines
to minimize discharges of
oil and gasoline.
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