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How can I prevent stormwater pollution?

No matter who we are – be it a resident, business, developer, or an industrial facility – there is plenty that we can do to keep common pollutants out of our stormwater.

Residents	Material
General	Dwayne the Storm Drain coloring book Stormwater Pollution Prevention Guide for Homeowners Household Stormwater Pollution Prevention (unmodified)
Lawn Care	Fertilizing the Lawn
Pet Waste	Do your "Doody" - Pick Up Your Pet Waste! Dog Waste and Surface Water Quality (unmodified)
Septic Systems	Do your Part! Be SepticSmart!
Swimming Pools	Swimming Pools and Surface Water Quality
Yard Waste	Be a Leaf Hero Leaves and Water Pollution Town of Shrewsbury’s Yard Waste Pick-Up Program Considering other options for leaf litter

Businesses	Material
General	Businesses and NPDES Stormwater Tips (unmodified)
Automotive	Preventing Stormwater Pollution - An Automotive Industry Guide
Dumpsters	Put Waste in its Place for Clean Water in Shrewsbury
Restaurants	Stormwater Best Management Practices for Restaurant and Food Service Facilities How to Prevent Stormwater Pollution for Restaurants and Food Preparation Facilities

Developers	Material
General	Stormwater Pollution Prevention for Small Residential Construction Sites Construction Stormwater Tips (unmodified)
Erosion	Stop Erosion in its Tracks to Keep Our Waters Clean

Industrial	Material
General	Stormwater Pollution Prevention for Industrial Sites Do Your Part to Stop Spills and Leaks at the Source

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