Tewksbury Urges To Keep Stormwater Clean

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

April 13, 2020

Remember to always pick up after your dog and only dispose of the waste in the trash. Never dispose of pet waste in the town’s grated catchbasins or dispose of waste in a wetland or wooded area. Dog waste can be a major contributor of stormwater pollution that can degrade water quality. During snow melt and rainfall, pet waste left on lawns, trails, and sidewalks washes into the town’s grated catchbasins, wetlands, streams, and rivers. The pet waste and the pathogens it contains (nutrients, bacteria, parasites, and viruses) end up flowing directly into streams, wetlands and rivers where they can harm human health, wildlife and the environment.

Always Remember: Only Rain in the Drain

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For More Information Visit The Town Of Tewksbury’s Stormwater Website:www.tewksbury-ma.gov/stormwater

If you have any questions you can contact Arthur G. Markos at amarkos@tewksbury-ma.gov or 978-640-4440 ext. 237.

This press release was produced by the Town of Tewksbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.