Residents
Pesticides and Fertilizers
Pet Waste
Car Washing
- Use phosphate-free and biodegradable cleansers or just water
- Use rolled-up towels to divert wash water into a grassy or gravel area to allow the ground to filter pollutants
- Read our fact sheet for more tips on stormwater-friendly car washing
- To borrow a Fish-Friendly Carwash Kit for your carwash fundraiser, call 541-682-4929
Pressure Washing
- Start with dry absorbents, sweeping and vacuuming
- Filter runoff, divert it into landscaped areas, or pump it into the sanitary sewer to keep debris and chemicals out of storm drains
- Check out our factsheet for more information about stormwater-safe pressure washing
Rain Gardens
New to these natural water-treatment facilities? Learn how rain gardens work by reading our fact sheet or the article from our 2017 newsletter.
Have one at home or on your street? Visit our rain garden resources page for information about the structure, plants and maintenance of these features. There is also an annual reporting form if your home has one of these private systems for stormwater.
Businesses
Some business owners aren't aware of practices that can affect water quality. Learn how your business can protect water from common pollutants:
Auto repair or service
Carpet cleaning
Food service
Landscaping service
Maintenance
Painting
Pressure washing
Amazon Creek Habitat
Did you know that Amazon Creek is both a stormwater channel and a riparian habitat? If your home or business is along the Amazon, learn more about how this creek's vegetation improves stormwater quality.
If you see a spill or pollution entering a storm drain or in Amazon Creek, please call 541-682-4800 during business hours, or 541-682-5111 after hours to report it.
Clean Water Connections