Why should we not pollute our storm drains?

Since the storm drains collect all the storm water that flow into Ipswich, Aberjona, and Saugus river basins, polluting our catch basins means we are directly polluting river basins and eventually the oceans. These pollutants can impact our groundwater, wetlands and waterways and contaminate our drinking water endangering people, fish, and wildlife. By keeping our catch basins and drainage swales uncontaminated we keep the environment of Town of Reading clean.

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4. How do you decide to pave or re-pave a road?
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7. Can I push snow from my property onto the sidewalk or street?
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12. How do I get a street light that is not working repaired?
13. How can I get a catch basin cleaned that appears blocked?
14. Who should I call if I see someone dumping into a catch basin?
15. Who should I call if I notice an oily or dirty discharge from a stormwater outfall?
16. How can I help maintain the catch basin cover near my house?
17. What is storm water?
18. What is a storm drainage system?
19. Why should we not pollute our storm drains?
20. How to identify any possible pollutants into storm drainage system?
21. What can a home owner do?