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11. Report problems <br /> We all must do our part to protect water, fish, wildlife, and our own health by implementing proper <br /> BMPs, and reporting water quality problems that we observe. In Snohomish County, call the <br /> Water Resources Division of the Resource Stewardship Department to report dumping to storm <br /> drains or ditches. <br /> 12. Provide oversight and training <br /> Talk to the members of your family, or if you are a landlord talk to your tenants, to ensure they <br /> understand the pollution prevention source control measures and BMPs described in this manual. If you <br /> are a landlord monitor the activities of your tenants to ensure that they are carrying out the principles of <br /> this manual. <br /> 13. Dust control <br /> Sweep paved parking and storage areas regularly to collect and dispose of dust and debris that could <br /> contaminate stormwater. Do not hose down pollutants from any area to the ground, storm drain, <br /> conveyance ditch or any receiving water (stream, wetland, lake, etc.). Do not use used oils or other <br /> petroleum products for dust control. Volumes of water used for light watering for dust control of dirt <br /> driveways or gravel roads should be conducted to prevent any runoff of stormwater from the surface. <br /> Do not hose down pollutants from any area to the ground storm <br /> drain, conveyance ditch or any receiving water (stream, wetland, <br /> lake, etc.) <br /> 14. Eliminate illicit connections <br /> A common problem with the stormwater drainage system for most communities is the existence of illicit <br /> connections of wastewater to the storm drainage system. Many businesses and residences have internal <br /> building drains, sump overflows, sump pumps,garage and outdoor sinks and showers, and even sanitary <br /> sewer and septic system pipes that were inadvertently connected to the nearby storm drainage system in <br /> the past. <br /> Examine the plumbing system for your home to determine if illicit connections exist.Any time it is found <br /> that toilets, sinks, appliances, showers and bathtubs, floor drains, industrial process waters, and/or other <br /> indoor activities are connected to the stonnwater drainage system;these connections must be immediately <br /> rerouted to the sanitary or septic system, holding tanks, or process treatment system. For assistance in <br /> methods to detect and eliminate illicit connections contact the Water Resources Division at (360) 754- <br /> 4681. <br /> 5 <br />