BUSINESS STEWARDSHIP
Operating your business responsibly to eliminate discharges into storm drains is never a bad idea ! Follow some of these tips to keep the creek near your business healthy and happy .
Never store waste materials in the street or near the creek .
Keep pollutants off exposed surfaces .
Never pour oil or grease down a storm drain or sanitary sewer .
Cover and maintain dumpsters . Remove any trash and debris from your property and dispose of properly .
Use creek-friendly washing methods for vehicles and equipment .
Train employees and keep customers informed .
Control parking lot and site drainage . Cleaning parking lots regularly by using street sweepers and dry clean up methods can help prevent runoff from contacting potentially contaminated areas and reaching creeks and sensitive areas .
Be a zero-discharger by reusing and recycling fluids and other products .
Clean up leaks , drips , and other spills without water whenever possible .
Never dump old tires , hazardous materials or fluids into a creek or storm drain .
TRINITY TRIBUTARIES ARLINGTON , TX
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