Stormwater Information for Home Owners

Actions to prevent pollution, bacteria, and sediment from entering a nearby stream:

• Use fertilizers sparingly
• Use pesticides only when necessary
• Do not blow grass clippings or leaves into the street
• Sweep up yard debris rather than hosing down paved areas
• Compost or recycle yard waste
• Pick up pet waste and dispose of it properly
• Use a commercial car wash or wash your car in an unpaved area
• Service your car regularly to prevent leaks onto paved areas
• Dispose of at designated collection locations -September 13, 2008, from 9 am to 3 pm at New Garden Township Maintenance Garage (on Route 41 next to the entrance to New Garden Park)
• Produce less waste - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled, or recyclable products whenever possible
• Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected at least every three years
• Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled, or recyclable products whenever possible

Any resident wishing to participate in the development and implementation of the New Garden Township's Stormwater Program please call its office, at 610-268-2915.

Additional Information

• Brandywine Valley Watershed Association - the country's oldest small watershed organization
• Red Clay Watershed - the second oldest small watershed organization in America
• White Clay Creek Watershed - part of the Nation's Scenic River Parks
• Protecting Water Quality
• What is Household Hazardous Waste?
• Rain Garden Brochure (PDF)
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• Water Efficient Landscaping (PDF)
• Kids Stormwater Stickers (PDF)
• 10 Things You Can Do For Clean Water (PDF)
• Take the Stormwater Challenge (PDF)
• EPA Wetlands Resources
• Report of the Health of the White Clay Creek 2008
• Swimming Pool Water Discharge Guidelines