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Remember that only uncontaminated water is allowed to enter the stormwater drainage system. 6. Create and maintain vegetated areas near activity locations Vegetation can filter pollutants out of stormwater. Route stormwater from parking and work areas through vegetated areas. Remember that wastewater other than stormwater runoff,such as wash water, must be discharged to a wastewater collection system(sewer or septic system), and may not be discharged to a storm drainage system. 7. Locate activities as far as possible from surface drainage paths Activities located as far as possible from known drainage paths such as ditches, streams, other water bodies, and stonn drains will be less likely to pollute, since it will take longer for material to reach the drainage features. This give more time to react to a spill, or if it is a"housekeeping"issue, may protect the local waters long enough for you to cleanup the area around the activity. Don't forget that groundwater protection is important throughout Snohomish County,no matter where the activity is located, so the actions you take on a day-to-day basis area always important,even in dry weather. Don't forget that groundwater protection is important throughout Snohomish County. 8. Maintain stormwater drainage systems Pollutants can concentrate over time in storm drainage facilities such as catch basins, ditches, and storm drains. When a large storm event occurs,turbulent runoff can mobilize these pollutants and carry them to receiving waters. By performing regular maintenance on stormwater facilities located on your property you can prevent this from occurring. Also repair or replace cracked or otherwise damaged pavement in parking areas and any other drainage areas that are subject to pollutant material leaks or spills. 9. Reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible Look for ways to recycle instead of just disposing. This saves money and keeps hazardous and non- hazardous materials out of landfills. Contact the Snohomish County Solid Waste Division for more information on recycling opportunities at the Snohomish County Waste and Recover Center. 10. Be an advocate for stormwater pollution prevention Help friends, neighbors, and business associates find ways to reduce stormwater pollution in their activities. Most people want clean water and do not pollute intentionally. Share your ideas and the BMPs in this manual to get them thinking about how their everyday activities affect water quality. 4