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Potential Pollutants

Sewage Overflows

From blocked sanitary sewer pipes

Fertilizers

From lawns and gardens

Sediment

From construction sites

Drinking Water

From water main breaks & irrigation leaks

Trash

Especially cigarette butts, plastic wrappers and bottles

Pesticides & Herbicides

From lawns and gardens

Hazardous Materials

Such as oil and grease from roadways

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