The below table derived from information from the Penn State Extension Office summarizes worst and best practices we can follow in limiting
chemical and biological contaminants and algae nutrients to our lakes:
Household Wastes/ Activities Worst Practice
Grass clippings, leaves and other yard
waste. Grass clippings, leaves and other yard wastes are Grass clippings, leaves, and other yard wastes are
dumped down a storm drain or near a surface swept off paved surfaces and onto lawns away
water body.
from water flow routes. Leaves and other yard
wastes are composted.
Best Practice
Handling and use of pesticides, fertilizers,
home siding cleaners, pavement stain
removers and other outdoor chemicals Spills are not cleaned up. Products are used in
greater amounts than what is recommended
on the label and / or too close to water bodies.
Products contain phosphorus (e.g., trisodium
phosphate)
Timing of pesticide, fertilizer, and outdoor
chemical use Application is made when heavy rain is forecast Use is minimized and application is made when
within the next 24 hours and on saturated soils or no or only light rain is forecast within the next
areas where runoff is likely.
24 hours and on unsaturated soils or areas with
little slope.
Automotive wastes Used oil, antifreeze, or other wastes are spilled on Fluids are handled inside a garage or covered
a paved surface or dumped down a storm drain
area and oil drips and fluid spills are cleaned up
immediately. Dirty car parts and other vehicle
wastes are kept out of reach of stormwater runoff.
Vehicle washing Cars, trucks, or other items are washed on a Cars and trucks are taken to a commercial car
driveway, street, or other paved area.
wash.
Cleaning / degreasing outdoor grills,
engines, car wheels or other equipment Grills or other equipment are cleaned outdoors Clean indoors or under roof (e.g., in a garage or
on paved or other surfaces using degreasing / car port) or at a commercial facility with wash
cleaning chemicals (e.g., trisodium phosphate).
water going to sanitary sewer (not into street or
storm sewer)
Pet and animal wastes Animal and pet wastes are left on the ground or Animal and pet wastes are flushed down the toilet
paved surfaces.
or wrapped and placed in the garbage for disposal.
Use of chemicals is minimized. Spills are cleaned
up immediately, particularly on paved surfaces.
Recommended amounts of chemicals are applied
according to label directions. Products do not
contain phosphorus
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