Did
you know...That
Stanford’s storm drains flow directly into San Francisquito Creek
without receiving any treatment? This creek then flows into San Francisco
Bay.
... That dumping one quart of motor oil down a storm drain contaminates 250,000 gallons of water?
... That on a regional basis, we contribute an estimated 5,500-44,000
tons of at least 65 pollutants to the Bay and Delta each year?
You Can Help!
Clean up garbage and debris lying in gutters, ditches or storm drains.
Make sure your car is in good repair and not leaking fluids.
Buy non-toxic household cleaning products and dispose of empty or partially empty containers properly.
Take your car to a car wash or wash on lawn. Soap in storm drains leads to pollution in the Bay.
For More Information, Call:
Stanford Utilities Dept., Stormwater Pollution Prevention Information: 725-7864 or 723-9747
Stanford Environmental Health & Safety, Non-Household Hazardous Waste:
723-0448
Santa Clara County, Household Hazardous Waste: (408) 299-7300