Businesses can be part of
the pollution
solution
the solution to reduce water pollution:
keep it clean
Did you know stormwater runs unfiltered to our rivers and streams? That is why we want only rain down the storm drain.
Once pollution reaches water, it becomes more challenging and expensive to treat. Keeping streets, roofs and other surfaces free of pollution is the most effective solution.
keep it covered
Rain falling on your business or runoff generated by onsite activities, collects contaminants like dirt, oil, pesticides, pet waste, litter and heavy metals.
Polluted runoff flows into storm drains and ditches that lead to streams or underground. Simple steps like closing dumpster lids can prevent pollution.
keep it contained
Preventing pollution cuts costs, avoids expensive cleanups and protects your business from fines.
You have the ability to lessen the impact to your business and our water resources by being prepared to contain and clean up spills.
keep it clean
Ensure equipment and outdoor cleaning projects aren't sending pollutants to storm drains. Storm runoff that enters a storm drain doesn't go to a wastewater treatment plant, it ends up in our streams, rivers, lakes and the groundwater that supplies our drinking water.
keep it covered
The most effective and least costly way to reduce polluted runoff at your place of business is to keep stormwater from picking up pollution in the first place.
Best Practices to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
keep it contained
Best practices and structural features of your workplace can prevent spills from polluting stormwater.
You have the power to reduce negative impacts to your business and our water resources by being prepared to contain and clean up spills.
Partner with EarthWISE Landscaping Businesses
more ways to get involved:
Adopt-a-Street
Are you looking for ways to build comradery with your employees and give back to the Keizer community?
Your business can adopt a street and commit to keeping it clean as little as two times a year.
Become EarthWISE certified
Marion County offers local businesses a full-service environmental assessment, networking and resources for certified businesses.
Report Pollution
Reporting pollution is a role we all can play in protecting water quality.
You have the ability to report pollution online or by phone:
503-393-1608