how to prevent water pollution causes and how to prevent water pollution
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DO NOT pour fat from cooking or any other type of fat, oil, or grease down the sink. ...
DO NOT dispose of household chemicals or cleaning agents down the sink or toilet. ...
DO NOT flush pills, liquid or powder medications or drugs down the toilet. ...
Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket. ...
Avoid using a garbage disposal
Explanation:
Install a water efficient toilet. In the meantime, put a brick or 1/2 gal container in the standard toilet tank to reduce water use per flush.
Run the dishwasher or clothes washer only when you have a full load. This conserves electricity and water.
Use the minimum amount of detergent and/or bleach when you are washing clothes or dishes. Use only phosphate free soaps and detergents.
Minimize the use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers. DO NOT dispose of these chemicals, motor oil, or other automotive fluids into the sanitary sewer or storm sewer systems. Both of them end at the river.
If your home has a sump pump or cellar drain, make certain it does not drain into the sanitary sewer system. If you are unsure, please call Simsbury Water Pollution Control at (860) 658-1380 and we can assist in determining the discharge point.