What measures do you suggest to reduce water pollution?
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Abstain from flushing contaminated liquids, pills, drugs, or medications down the drain. ...
Desist from using the toilet as a bin. ...
Ensure minimal use of bleach or detergents. ...
Reduce the use of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. ...
Proper sewage treatment and management
1.Avoid using a garbage disposal. Keep solid wastes solid. Make a compost pile from vegetable scraps.
2.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.
3.Run the dishwasher or clothes washer only when you have a full load. This conserves electricity and water.
4.Use the minimum amount of detergent and/or bleach when you are washing clothes or dishes. Use only phosphate free soaps and detergents.
5.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.
6.If your home has a sump pump or cellar drain, make certain it does not drain into the sanitary sewer system. 7.If you are unsure, please call Simsbury Water Pollution Control at (860) 658-1380 and they can assist in determining the discharge point.