Houshold Pollution and Water Quality - From the Agriculture Network Information Center. Can Do To Prevent Water Contamination - from Washington state. Water Quality Guide - Recommended Pollution Control Practices for Homeowners and Small Farm Operators. Surface Water Runoff - information from the Oregon dept. Includes a Video that you can order.
Conserving water is the number one way to prevent water pollution.
Save unused materials for a local household hazardous waste collection event. Never allow any chemicals, yard wastes, or any other materials to be washed down or to be put into storm drains. These drains may bypass the wastewater treatment plant and go directly to the lakes or rivers. Never pour anything down the drain or onto the ground unless the label on the container specifically states that this is a proper use or disposal of the product. Or, go to a commercial car wash that uses water efficiently and disposes of runoff properly.