Resident information on Storm Water Pollution

To view the Village of Patchogue's 2010 MS4 Annual Report, please Click here.

To view the Village of Patchogue's 2011 MS4 Annual Report, please Click here.

To view the Village of Patchogue's 2012 MS4 Annual Report, please Click here.

To view our Stormwater Brochure entitled "After The Storm", Click here.

Additional Storm Water Links:

NYS DEC Storm Water

US EPA Storm Water

Center for Watershed Protection

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What is storm water pollution?

Anything that gets in the path of a raindrop becomes storm water pollution. Another name for storm water
pollution is non-point source pollution.

How is storm water pollution a problem?

Every time it rains, storm water is carried directly to our surface waters. That means that means storm water
pollution can have detrimental effects to creeks, lakes, ponds, rivers and the oceans into which drains.

What types of pollutants are in storm water pollution?

Storm water can carry sediment, trash, automotive fluids like used oil and antifreeze, grass clippings, leaves, yard waste,
excess fertilizers, animal waste, pesticides and anything else that gets in the way.

What can citizens do to prevent storm water pollution?

There are several things citizens can do to prevent storm water pollution.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE	YARD WASTE
Never dump anything down a storm drain. All storm drains flow directly to creeks and labels.	Sweep up yard debris instead of washing it away.
Take used oil, paint and other household hazardous waste to recycling centers.	Use a compost bin to turn yard waste into a useful gardening product.
Check your car for oil or other leaks.	PLANTING
ANIMAL WASTE	Replant bare areas to avoid soil erosion.
Pick up after your pets. Dispose of animal waste properly in a trash receptacle or flush it down the toilet.	Keep invasive plants from growing in your yard. Remove them before they have a chance to grow and spread.
LAWN CARE	Avoid planting exotic plants. Select only plants that are native to this area.
Apply fertilizers and pesticides exactly where you want them. Avoid over spraying them into sidewalks, driveways or streets.	VOLUNTEER
Reduce the amount of fertilizers you need to apply by testing the soil in your yard first.	Report spills, dumping or suspected water pollution to the Village.
REDUCING RUNOFF	Clear clogged storm drains. Blocked drains cause drainage problems.
Adjunct sprinklers so that you're not watering the street or sidewalk.	Participate in community wide clean up days and other events.
Take your car to a car wash instead of washing it in your driveway.	Alert neighbors to the storm water pollution problem.

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