Protect Arlington ’ s Waterways
Stormwater Pollutants such as plastic bottles , food containers and other trash are easy to see , but other harmful pollutants are sometimes harder to detect . These pollutants include :
• Sediment from construction and land development
• Pesticides , herbicides and fertilizers 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 ��������������������������������������������� paint and batteries
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Learn about Stormwater Pollution Prevention at www . arlingtontx . gov / stormwatereducation