Municipal prevention practices for bacteria Municipal prevention practices for bacteria

Municipal pollution prevention methods effective for controlling or reducing bacteria. (Source: modified from the Center for Watershed Protection).
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Practice	Effectiveness	Method	Image1
Dumpster and Landfill Management	High	Ensure that contaminated material is contained to prevent solid and/or liquid waste from being washed into storm sewer systems or water bodies.
Sanitary Sewer System Maintenance	High	Regularly inspect and flush sanitary pipes to ensure that there are no leaks in the system and that the system is properly functioning.
Litter and Animal Waste Control	High	Mandate litter and pet waste cleanup within the community and control waste-generating wildlife, such as geese; provide waste containers for litter and pet waste in public areas.
Public Educations	Moderate	Label storm drains to indicate that no dumping is allowed and institute pollution prevention programs to educate and implement needed community practices.
Staff and Employee Educations	Moderate	Provide internal training for staff and provide direction to hired employees or volunteers regarding pollution prevention techniques to be used during work activites.

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