To Protect our Water Quality

At Home

• Dispose of dirty carpet cleaning solution down a sink or toilet.
• Clean paint supplies in a utility sink, not onto the street, or storm drain.
• Dispose of animal waste by picking it up, bagging it and placing in garbage.
• Use biodegradable soap when washing exterior walls and windows. 
• De-ice with sand instead of salts and chemicals. Sweep up the sand before the next rainstorm.
• Dispose of household hazardous waste properly.
• For information on proper disposal contact the Kootenai County Transfer Station at (208) 446-1430.
• Report Stormwater issues, concerns and illegal dumping.

 In our Yards

• Sweep driveway and sidewalk instead of hosing debris into the street or storm drain.
• Compost or recycle yard waste when possible.
• Have soil tested before applying fertilizers.
• Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly.
• Clean tools over grass or soil covered area where wash water will not enter the street.
• Empty pool or spa water into the sewer or when chlorine residual is zero, use for irrigation water.

 With our Cars

• Recycle used motor oil, for information contact Kootenai County Transfer Station at (208) 446-1430.
• Use a drain pan to catch automotive fluid when changing oil, antifreeze or other fluids.
• Use sawdust, cat litter or other absorbent material on spills, sweep up and dispose in garbage.
• Use biodegradable soap to wash your car.
• Wash the car on your lawn or at a commercial car wash, which disposes of the wash water properly.

          Volunteer for  litter pickup or storm drain stenciling.