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Stop Vehicle Pollution in Its Tracks

Keep oil, coolant, brake dust, and other pollutants off streets and out of creeks.

Woman checking a car’s oil dipstick under the open hood while holding a cleaning cloth.
Woman checking a car’s oil dipstick under the open hood while holding a cleaning cloth.

🚗 Your car can leave more than tire tracks behind.

Oil, coolant, brake dust, and other vehicle fluids can collect on driveways, parking lots, and streets. When it rains, these pollutants can wash into storm drains and flow directly to local creeks without treatment.

Help protect our waterways by:

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🔧 Repairing vehicle leaks promptly
🧽 Using a commercial car wash
🧹 Cleaning spills with absorbent material instead of water
♻️ Properly disposing of used oil and automotive fluids

A well-maintained vehicle helps keep our streets and creeks clean. Learn more at CleanCreeks.org. 💧

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