region . This method of material distribution provides Arlington residents with pertinent stormwater information and reduces reliance on printed materials . Forty-one ( 41 ) USB drives were disseminated during the 3-IRP .
Inlet Decal Program :
The City of Arlington continues its inlet decal program , developed in 2015 , to help reduce flooding attributable to clogged storm drainpipes and to improve water quality throughout the City . Inlet decals are placed on neighborhood inlets that have been identified as flood prone by Stormwater Maintenance personnel . When illegal dumping or clogged inlet concerns are reported to the city , Stormwater Maintenance will place inlet decals on the identified inlet and a stormwater violation door hanger on nearby properties as needed . Environmental Specialists in the Stormwater Environmental Management Division are notified if the location is or becomes prone to repetitive illegal dumping . The Stormwater Educator maintains a database that includes the inlet location , Cartegraph OMS asset number , and the number of decals and / or door hangers placed , along with any site-specific notes .
In FY 2019 , a total of 416 inlet decals were placed on storm drains throughout the city .
Apartment Program :
The City of Arlington continues the Apartment complex outreach program . Arlington Apartment complex managers are provided with printed information concerning stormwater pollution prevention and fats , oils , and grease ( FOG ). This program is an effort to prevent sanitary sewer overflows and educate residents regarding surface water quality . During the 3-IRP , a total of 600 flyers and 25 posters were distributed to apartment managers and apartment complex residents .
B . Recycling : The Recycling Coordinator is responsible for educational activities in support of the recycling program , including recycling education , HHW , and backyard composting . The Recycling Coordinator participated in 45 activities and / or events during the reporting period including school presentations , composting classes , community events , and landfill tours . Attendance at these events is outlined below .
Activity / Event |
Attendance |
School Presentations |
760 |
Composting Classes |
303 |
Community Events |
5,279 |
Landfill Tours |
186 |
Total |
6,528 |
C . Water Utilities : The Water Utilities Communications Coordinator ( WUCC ) is responsible for educational activities in support of maintaining water and sewer infrastructure , including fats , oils , and grease ( FOG ) education , water use / reuse , water conservation , and drought education . The WUCC participated in 59 activities and / or events during the reporting period including school presentations , library education , and community events . Attendance at these events during the 3-IRP was approximately 4,240 .
D . Regional Activities : The City of Arlington continues to participate in the NCTCOG Stormwater Public Education Task Force ( PETF ). The PETF develops regional education efforts , materials , outreach programs ,
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