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General Principles of <br /> Pollution Prevention <br /> There are 15 general principles of pollution <br /> prevention that every homeowner should <br /> consider <br /> This section describes simple pollution prevention principles that every homeowner should consider. <br /> Most of these are common sense, "housekeeping" types of solutions. With collective action by <br /> individuals throughout the county in implementing these principles, the improvement in water quality <br /> can be substantial. There are 15 general principles of pollution prevention. <br /> 1. Avoid the activity or reduce its occurrence <br /> Avoid potentially polluting activity or do it less frequently, especially if it takes place outdoors. Apply <br /> lawn care chemicals following directions and only as needed. Do not apply herbicides right before it <br /> rains. <br /> 2. Move the activity indoors <br /> Move a potentially polluting activity indoors out of the weather. This prevents runoff contamination and <br /> provides more control for a cleanup if a spill occurs. For example unload and store chemicals inside a <br /> garage area or shed instead of outside. Be safe and ensure any storage area is well ventilated and <br /> required building and fire code requirements are met. <br /> 3. Cleanup spills quickly <br /> Promptly contain and cleanup solid and liquid pollutant leaks and spills on any exposed soil,vegetation, <br /> or paved area. Use readily available absorbents such as kitty litter to absorb spills and then sweep up the <br /> material and dispose of it in the garbage. Promptly repair or replace leaking connections,pipes, hoses, <br /> valves,etc.on vehicles and equipment you own. <br /> 4. Use less material <br /> Don't buy or use more material than you really need. This not only helps keep potential disposal, storage <br /> and pollution problems to a minimum,but will probably save you money too. <br /> 5. Use the least toxic materials available <br /> Investigate the use of materials that are less toxic. For example, replace a caustic-type detergent or <br /> solvent with a more environmentally friendly product. Even if you do switch to a biodegradable <br /> product,remember that only uncontaminated water is allowed to enter the stonnwater drainage system. <br /> 3 <br />