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Storm Drain Marking in Lower Makefield Township

 

What is Storm Drain Marking?
Volunteers place a permanent marker next to storm drains throughout the community that alerts the public that only rainwater should enter into the storm drains. The markers usually say something like "NO DUMPING- DRAINS TO STREAM".

Why Mark Storm Drains?
Clean water is our nations most precious resource. Throughout the Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek Watersheds, rainwater washes motor oil, antifreeze, paint, cigarette butts, yard waste, herbicides, pesticides, and plastic litter from our neighborhood streets and litter from our neighborhood streets and lawns into the storm drains. These pollutants drain directly into our streams NOT the wastewater treatment plant. The marking of the storm drains alerts the public to keep the storm drains free of pollution. Drain marking also may help prevent illicit dumping of paint, antifreeze and used motor oil into storm drains which is a common (but illegal) practice in many urban areas.

Who Benefits from Storm Drain Marking?
All people in Lower Makefield Township as well as all wildlife benefit from the clean pollutant free rainwater that replenishes our groundwater, streams and creeks

Our Public Works Department experiences a reduction in maintenance costs to remove litter and debris from storm drains and it helps communities meet environmental mandates of the Clean Water Act.

Local economies benefit by attracting and retaining businesses whose employees value a clean environment in which to live and do business.

Who Can Mark Storm Drains?
School groups, 4-H clubs, Girl and Boy Scout troops, faith groups, civic clubs such as the Women's League, Rotary and Kiwanis, Crime Watch groups, and environmental clubs can all participate in the ongoing improvement and protection of one of our most precious elements of life...water.

A storm drain marking project can be a rewarding experience for everyone! So become involved today.

Call Terry Fedorchak at the township for more information 267-274-1100

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