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Best Management Practices for Single Family Residences Stormwater goes directly to our groundwater, lakes, streams and to Puget Sound It does not go to the wastewater treatment plant. The actions we take each day in and around our homes have a profound effect on surface water quality and fish habitat. Stormwater goes directly to our groundwater,lakes,streams, and to Puget Sound. It does not go to the wastewater treatment plant.Any pollutants that get into the stormwater go directly to surface or groundwater. Small amounts of pollution from many different sources can significantly affect our waterways. Stonnwater BMPs discussed in this section are practical ways to keep stormwater from becoming polluted in the first place. It is recommended that all residents in Snohomish County use these BMPs. Please note that some of these procedures are required by various state, or county laws, and are noted as required BMPs. This section provides a general list of activities typically conducted by home owners and describes the BMPs that may be required or recommended to prevent stormwater pollution. The list includes brief information on applicability. More detailed information for the BMPs described in this section can be found in the Snohomish County Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual, Volume IV or by contacting the Snohomish County Water Resources Division of the Resource Stewardship Department. BMPs for the following activities are described in this section: 1. Automobile Washing 2. Automobile Maintenance 3. Storage of Solid Wastes and Food Wastes 4. Composting 5. Yard Maintenance and Gardening 6. Swimming Pool and Spa Cleaning and Maintenance 7. Household Hazardous Material use,Storage and Disposal 8. Pet Waste Management 9. On-Site Sewage Maintenance and Operation 10. Activities in Wetlands and Wetlands Buffers 11. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 7