AUTO MAINTENANCE Oil and grease from cars, asbestos worn from brake linings, zinc from tires, and toxics from spilled fluids often make their way into the City of Angola storm drain system and DO NOT GET TREATED before reaching our waterways. These wastes make our waters unhealthy and unsafe for people and wildlife. Follow these practices to help prevent stormwater pollution... Cleanin' Work Sites... Recycling... Avoid hosing down your garage floor and driveway; instead, sweep The law requires people to recycle motor oil and lead acid regularly. Also, use non-toxic cleaning products. A water and baking batteries. REMEMBER: Never dump them down storm drains. soda mixture works great on removing corrosion from battery termi- Other items which can be recycled include oil filters, antifreeze, nals and cleaning chrome; mix the soda with a mild, biodegradable cleaning solutions, hydraulic and transmission fluids, metal dishwashing soap to clean wheels and tires. Additionally, a mix- scarps, water-based paints, and used tires. For recycling ture of white vinegar or lemon juice with water can be used to information, call 260-587-3063. clean windows. Washin' Vehicles... Spills... Take vehicles to a washing facility to prevent oil and grease, suspended solids and other toxics from wash- Avoid accidental spills by using a drip pan and funnel when ing into our storm drains. At home, vehicles should be draining or pouring fluids. Be ready for unexpected spills washed on the lawn, which can absorb unwanted run- by preparing and using spill containment and cleanup kits. off. Even biodegradable soap can be toxic to fish and Kits should include safety equipment and cleanup materials wildlife. such as kitty litter, sawdust or cornmeal. Furthermore, pre- vent leaks from stored vehicles by draining gas, hydraulic oil, and transmission, brake and radiator fluid. This message brought to you by. Angola's Clean Water Utilities (260) 665-2514 www.angolain.org AUTO MAINTENANCE Oil and grease from cars, asbestos worn from brake linings, zinc from tires, and toxics from spilled fluids often make their way into the City of Angola storm drain system and DO NOT GET TREATED before reaching our waterways. These wastes make our waters unhealthy and unsafe for people and wildlife. Follow these practices to help prevent stormwater pollution... Cleanin' Work Sites... Recycling... Avoid hosing down your garage floor and driveway; instead, sweep The law requires people to recycle motor oil and lead acid regularly. Also, use non-toxic cleaning products. A water and baking batteries. REMEMBER: Never dump them down storm drains. soda mixture works great on removing corrosion from battery termi- Other items which can be recycled include oil filters, antifreeze, nals and cleaning chrome; mix the soda with a mild, biodegradable cleaning solutions, hydraulic and transmission fluids, metal dishwashing soap to clean wheels and tires. Additionally, a mix- scarps, water-based paints, and used tires. For recycling ture of white vinegar or lemon juice with water can be used to information, call 260-587-3063. clean windows. Washin' Vehicles... Spills... Take vehicles to a washing facility to prevent oil and grease, suspended solids and other toxics from wash- Avoid accidental spills by using a drip pan and funnel when ing into our storm drains. At home, vehicles should be draining or pouring fluids. Be ready for unexpected spills washed on the lawn, which can absorb unwanted run- by preparing and using spill containment and cleanup kits. off. Even biodegradable soap can be toxic to fish and Kits should include safety equipment and cleanup materials wildlife. such as kitty litter, sawdust or cornmeal. Furthermore, pre- vent leaks from stored vehicles by draining gas, hydraulic oil, and transmission, brake and radiator fluid. This message brought to you by. Angola's Clean Water Utilities (260) 665-2514 www.angolain.org