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Recycle used motor oil
Avoid pouring waste into gutters or down storm drains, and resist the temptation to dump wastes onto the ground. Keep up with car maintenance to reduce leaking of oil, coolant, antifreeze and other hazardous fluids.
Hand wash your car on the lawn with a bucket of soapy water, rags and a hose. Just turning off the hose between rinsing can save up to 150,000 gallons. Or, if you don't want to do it yourself , choose a car wash that recycles its water.
Have the septic tank cleaned out every three to five years. Effluent from failed or poorly maintained septic systems can contaminate ground water. Monitoring and cleaning your system regularly also saves money by prolonging the life of the system.
Use slow watering techniques on lawns and gardens. Over watering lawns can increase the leaching of fertilizers into ground water.
Avoid pouring waste into gutters or down storm drains, and resist the temptation to dump wastes onto the ground. Keep up with car maintenance to reduce leaking of oil, coolant, antifreeze and other hazardous fluids.
Hand wash your car on the lawn with a bucket of soapy water, rags and a hose. Just turning off the hose between rinsing can save up to 150,000 gallons. Or, if you don't want to do it yourself , choose a car wash that recycles its water.
Have the septic tank cleaned out every three to five years. Effluent from failed or poorly maintained septic systems can contaminate ground water. Monitoring and cleaning your system regularly also saves money by prolonging the life of the system.
Use slow watering techniques on lawns and gardens. Over watering lawns can increase the leaching of fertilizers into ground water.