Did you know that everything poured into storm drains in Port Coquitlam flows directly into our streams, rivers, and oceans — without any treatment? 😲 That means if you dump soap 🧼, oil 🛢️, pet waste 🐾, or chemicals ☣️ down a storm drain, you’re polluting precious habitats for fish 🐟, birds 🦆, and other wildlife.
But what about toilets and sinks? Wastewater from toilets, sinks, and other household drains 🚽 flows through a completely separate system called the sanitary sewer. This wastewater is carried to a wastewater treatment plant where it is cleaned and purified before being safely released back into local rivers, lakes, or the ocean. This process removes harmful substances and pollutants to protect the environment. In some cases, treated water may even be reused for irrigation or industrial purposes, depending on local regulations.
Unlike wastewater, storm drains only collect rainwater 🌧️ runoff. Pollutants in storm drains can suffocate aquatic life, destroy habitats, and poison the environment.
Special Note for Vehicle Washing 🚗💦:
If you wash your vehicle on your driveway, the soapy water and grime can flow into storm drains and directly pollute our waterways. Whenever possible, wash your car at a commercial car wash where water is treated, or use biodegradable soaps and minimize water runoff. This small change helps protect our rivers and lakes!
🌿 Every little action counts! Help keep Port Coquitlam’s waterways clean and healthy by putting only rainwater down storm drains.
For more information and tips on protecting our water:
🔗 Port Coquitlam Watercourse
Need help disposing of household waste properly? Use the Sort It Right! tool:
🔗 Sort It Right!
Tara Kennedy
Realtor® serving Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Coquitlam & the Tri-Cities
📞 Phone: 236-992-8989
✉️ Email: TaraKennedySells@gmail.com
🌐 Website: TaraKennedy.ca
Let’s work together to protect our community’s natural beauty and keep our waterways clean for generations to come! 💚🌎🐠
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