Protect Against Storm and Water Runoff Pollution

In compliance with the Clean Water Act passed in 1972, the Town of Camp Verde has applied for and received a permit Under the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division. The permit, known as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, requires the Town to adopt a storm water management plan.

RBF Consulting in conjunction with Arizona Engineering completed the Town of Camp Verde Storm Water Management Plan in December 2003. As part of the permit award, the Town will publish periodic articles related to water pollution.

Water pollution affects everyone in our community. Here are some summer tips to help prevent runoff pollution.

• Households can develop alternatives to areas traditionally covered by impervious surfaces.
• Porous pavement materials are available for driveways and sidewalks, and native vegetation and mulch can replace high maintenance grass lawns.
• Never dump anything down storm drains.
• Compost your yard waste.
• Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.
• Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
• Check your car for leaks, and recycle motor oil.
• Pick up after your pet.
• Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.
• Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and roads.

For additional information, contact the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Non-point Source Control Branch (4503T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460, www.epa.gov/nps.