Land Use Activities and Stormwater Pollutants
Land use activities will always have an impact on a watershed ’ s water quality . In urbanized areas , like the City of Arlington , stormwater runoff increases the variety and amount of pollutants that enter local waterways .
These pollutants include :
• Sediment from construction and land development
• Pesticides , fertilizers / nutrients from landscaping and gardening activities
• Pathogens and nutrients from pet waste and sanitary sewer line failures
• Oil , gasoline , grease and other toxic chemicals from motor vehicles
• Heavy Metals from roof shingles , motor vehicles and electronic wastes
• Household Chemicals and Waste such as bleach , detergents , degreasers , cooking oil , paint and batteries
• Trash and Litter
For information on how you can help prevent stormwater pollution , visit www . arlingtontx . gov / stormwater Protect Arlington ’ s Waterways