Stormwater
Quality Management Committee
Clark County Regional Flood Control District
600 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89106 |
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 Miscellaneous
or Other Sources of Runoff
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Best
Management Practices for:
Residential
Home Owners, Pool Owners, Carpet Cleaners
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The
waste water generated from of cleaning homes, drive ways, patios
and decks can harm the environment if they enter the storm drain
system. Washing the exterior of homes or paved surfaces into
a gutter or storm drain pollutes the environment. Water runoff
from these activities can pick up sediment, debris and oil.
These pollutants drain into the Las Vegas Wash, harming aquatic
life. Oil and grease, for example, clog fish gills and block
oxygen from entering the water. If oxygen levels in the water
become too low, aquatic animals die.
Oil and grease that makes its way into the environment can block
oxygen from entering the water. And, toxins found in degreasers
and cleaners can, in high concentrations, harm aquatic life.
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Washing
Mobile Homes, Decks, Roofs/Shingles, Awnings, Pool Decks,
Patios |
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Discharge
wastewater to landscaped or soiled area. (Note: Be aware
that soapy water may adversely affect landscaping. Discharge
should be directed to an area large enough to contain
all the water. Discuss this practice with the property
owner.)
If wastewater doesn't go to soil/landscaping, or if soap
is used, wastewater must go to the sanitary sewer.
If no soap is used, wastewater may be discharged to the
gutter or storm drain through a filtering apparatus (e.g.,
boom to capture debris and particles.
Exception: Treated wood shingles are often treated with
a toxic material. Treated shingles should be dry swept
only. Runoff from cleaning may be toxic to plants in a
landscaped area and should never be discharged to the
storm drain or sanitary sewer.
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Pool
Draining |
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Pool
water must be discharged to the sanitary sewer via an
on-site sewer manhole or through a resident's sewer clean-out.
Pool draining into the street or storm drain is against
city and county ordinance.
Contact the local wastewater
treatment plant for requirements and additional
information.
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Carpet
Cleaning |
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Waste
water from carpet cleaning must be discharged to the sanitary
sewer via an on-site sewer manhole or through a resident's
sewer clean-out. Waste water draining into the street
or storm drain is against city and county ordinance.
Contact the local wastewater
treatment plant for requirements and additional
information.
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Lawn
Watering |
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Discharging
irrigation water to the storm drain system must be avoided.
Over watering can transport pollutants like pet waste,
fertilizers, and pesticides into the streets and eventually
into the stormwater system. Help protect stormwater by
following these simple lawn and household water guidelines:
- When
washing your car, use biodegradable soap with as little
water as possible.
- Shut
off the hose while washing your car and then rinse.
- Adding
or removing one minute from the watering time will change
the amount of water you use by 25 percent.
- Don't
water when it's windy or rainy.
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start times at least one hour apart. Use the cycle &
soak method of watering.
- If
your timer has a "skip day" mode, water lawns
4 to 5 days apart in the winter and 2 to 3 days apart
in the spring and fall.
- If
you have an old mechanical sprinkler clock or a one-program
irrigation clock, upgrade to a newer, multiprogram model.
For
more information about water conservation, and water runoff
prevention, contact the Las
Vegas Valley Water District  .
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