Celebrate Earth Day By Keeping Water Ways Clean

Did you know that the City of Milton has 283 miles of streams within its borders? With the celebration of Earth Day on April 22, the city’s Community Services Department wants to take this opportunity to remind all residents to exercise care to prevent pollution of these and all our valuable waterways. Here are 10 simple things you can do to prevent runoff pollution:


Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks and gutters.
Never dump anything down storm drains or in streams.
Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
Compost your yard waste.
Use least toxic pesticides, follow labels, and learn how to prevent pest problems.
Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces; consider a rain garden to capture runoff. Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil.
Pick up after your pet.
Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.