E. coli Source Tracking in Grand Valley

Pet waste is a large source of stormwater pollution. When precipitation falls and comes in contact with pet waste left…

The amount of phosphorus in grass clippings generated from just one lawn mowing can produce up to 100 lbs. of unwanted algae if it ends up in our lakes and ponds. Leaf “litter” and landscape trash account for 56% of the phosphorus in urban stormwater, in addition to clogging storm drains and increasing debris in our streams and waterways.

Where is the foam from? It is common for organic matter naturally found in our waterways to decompose, releasing fatty…