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Keeping Our Water Clean
Remember, you’re not just walking the dog - Some important tips
for keeping our water clean
Did you know that pet waste contains bacteria that makes our
lakes and rivers unsafe for swimming and other recreational
activities?
Did you also know?
- There are over 53 million dogs in the United States, which
produce 6.3 billion pounds of waste and bacteria per year?
- Residential lawns and streets are among the highest
contributors of bacteria in stormwater, which drains directly to
our lakes and rivers?
Southeast Michigan loves dogs, too. Nearly one-third of the
region's households have at least one dog. Most of us pick up after
our pets to be good neighbors and keep our yards clean. But there’s
another important reason to clean up after our pets. Leaving pet
waste on the sidewalk or in the yard means that harmful bacteria can
get washed into storm drains and roadside ditches and then flow
directly into our lakes and rivers untreated.
What can you do? Simple. No matter where you are, dispose of your
pet’s waste promptly by throwing it in the trash or toilet.
For more easy steps on protecting our lakes and rivers, visit the
"Ours to Protect"
website.
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