indicating it meets the first phase standards of SB 346. Something to
be grateful for in the New Year.
More facts and tips on water quality and vehicles:
• It only takes four quarts, or the amount of 1 oil change, of used
motor oil to foul one million gallons of drinking water.
• Each year millions of gallons of used motor oil are disposed of
improperly: spilled or poured directly onto the ground or down
storm drains. Leaked or dripped motor oil has the same fate.
• Attend to your leaky car, use drip pans, and always properly
dispose of used motor oil.
• Don’t throw away used motor oil, it never goes bad, it can always be recycled! For a recycling and certified disposal center
near you check http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/hhw/oil_tips.cfm
• Take your vehicle to a commercial car wash that recycles water
to prevent detergents and other contaminants from being washed
down the storm drains.
• When working on your car prevent fluids from reaching the
street or storm drain by working on a flat surface, use tarps and
drip pans. Have absorbent pads handy or alternatively use kitty
litter to clean up spills if they occur.
by Lara Meeker
TM