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<font size=3>'''Residential pollution prevention methods effective for controlling or reducing bacteria. Source: modified from the [http://www.cwp.org/ Center for Watershed Protection]'''.</font size><br>
<font size=3>'''Residential pollution prevention methods effective for controlling or reducing phosphorus. Source: modified from the [http://www.cwp.org/ Center for Watershed Protection]'''.</font size><br>
 
 
Link to this [[Residential prevention practices for bacteria|table]]
 
Link to this [[Residential prevention practices for bacteria|table]]
  

Revision as of 17:10, 25 January 2018

Residential pollution prevention methods effective for controlling or reducing bacteria. Source: modified from the Center for Watershed Protection.
Link to this table

Practice Relative effectiveness Method Image1
Litter and Animal Waste Control High Properly dispose of pet waste and litter in a timely manner and according to local ordinance requirements.
Litter animal waste control.jpg
Yard Waste Management Low Prevent yard waste from entering storm sewer systems and water bodies by either composting or using curbside pickup services and avoiding accumulation of yard waste on impervious surfaces; keep grass clippings and leaves out of the street.
Yard waste management.jpg
Septic Tank Maintenance High
Exposed Soil Repair Low Use native vegetation or grass to cover and stabilize exposed soil on lawns to prevent sediment wash off.
Exposed soil repair.jpg
Native Landscaping Low Reduce turf areas by planting native species to reduce and filter pollutant-laden runoff and prevent the spread of invasive, non-native plant species into the storm sewer system.
Native landscaping.jpg
Healthy Lawns Low Maintain thick grass planted in organic-rich soil to a height of at least 3 inches to prevent soil erosion, filter stormwater contaminants, and absorb airborne pollutants; limit or eliminate chemical use and water and repair lawn as needed
Healthy lawns.JPG

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