What You Can Do For Clean Water

We all need to do our part to protect and improve the quality of water in our local creeks, lake and wetlands. Rainwater that runs off of our yards and streets flows into storm drains and directly into the nearest body of water without treatment.

Through simple actions in our daily lives, we can help keep pollutants out of stormwater and keep our local waterways clean and healthy.

Keep Water Clean

Wash Right

Car wash soap and wash water pollute our creeks and lakes. Use commercial car washes or wash on a landscaped area to let water soak into the ground.

Natural Yard Care

Find information on native landscaping, eco-friendly pest management, rain gardens and cisterns.

Scoop Pet Waste

Scoop, bag, and trash pet waste to keep our pets and kids healthy and keep our water clean.

Dispose of Paint Properly

Always wash paint supplies in a sink, never outside. Paint and wash water is toxic to fish.

Fix Vehicle Leaks

Each year, our vehicles leak more than 7 million quarts of oil and fluids into lakes, rivers, streams and the Puget Sound.

Business Pollution Prevention

The City works with businesses to prevent pollution to our creeks, wetlands, and lakes.