Tips to Prevent Water Pollution

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO® of Panthersville at (678) 515-8602 if your property is damaged by water pollution.

Protect the earth from home toxic waste

Many of the same chemicals that make household products effective are harmful when released into the environment. If misused or disposed of improperly, many commonly used products have the potential to become household hazardous waste.

Household hazardous waste includes paints, oils, batteries, and pesticides. Improper disposal of these types of products includes pouring them on the ground, down the drain, into a storm drain, or directly into a waterway.

Some of these items might be kept under the sink or in the garage for extended periods of time, and as their containers age, the risk of leakage increases. Once exposed to the environment, toxins could soak into the ground or be washed down a storm drain, which could lead to pollution in our lakes and streams.

Follow these tips to prevent water pollution:

• Only buy the amount you need for a project.
• Many liquid home products can be solidified using cat litter, saw dust, and other absorbent materials, and then placed in the trash.
• Many local retailers and organizations offer recycling programs, and they will accept home products for disposal.
• Consult the product label for disposal guidance.