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Learn
how
to
properly
dispose
of
pet
waste
Pet
waste
contains
harmful
bacteria
and
organisms
that
can
spread
disease.
Pick
up
pet
waste,
seal
it
in
a
plastic
bag,
and
dispose
of
it
in
trash
cans.
Don't
hose
waste
into
storm
drains.
Help
keep
your
neighborhood
and
your
pet
healthy
and
clean.
Find
where
to:
dispose
of
pet
waste
in
your
area.
Got
Dog
Feces...?
Dog
Feces
Play
A
Major
Role
In
Contributing
To
Water
Pollution.
DOG
OWNERS......
What
is
your
reason
for
not
properly
disposing
of
your
dog's
fecal
material?
Is
it
because
it
eventually
deteriorates?
Or
you
don't
have
the
proper
equipment
for
picking
it
up?
Perhaps
you
have
a
small
dog
that
produces
very
little
waste?
Guess
what:
It's
the
law!
And
it
is
a
responsibility
of
all
pet
owners
to
properly
dispose
of
their
pet's
waste.
It
has
also
long
been
known
that
animal
feces
is
an
environmental
pollution
problem.
Dog
feces
contain
billions
of
coliform
bacteria.
These
bacteria
contaminate
surface
water
when
it
is
carried
into
storm
drains,
creeks,
and
lakes
during
storms.
Coliforms
are
present
in
human
waste,
but
our
fecal
matter
is
directed
into
sewage
pipes
in
our
houses
and
businesses.
This
sewage
goes
to
wastewater
treatment
plants
which
purify
our
water.
Dog
feces
is
left
on
the
ground
where
it
eventually
finds
its
way
into
our
natural
waterways,
contaminating
and
spoiling
our
swimming
and
fishing
recreational
areas.
Current
research
has
shown
that
dog
feces
is
the
one of the major
player
of
this
water
pollution.
Because
of
the
serious
environmental
impact
of
fecal
waste,
it
is
paramount
that
all
pet
fecal
waste
is
properly
removed
on
a
regular
basis.
Think
about
the
next
glass
of
water
you
drink.
Is
your
treatment
plant
doing
its
job?
If
you
are
considering
swimming
in
a
river
or
lake,
think
again!
How
many
pet
owners
are
not
doing
their
share
of
picking
up
after
their
dog?
Ask
your
Veterinarian
about
the
value
of
a
Pooper
Scooper
Service
that
can
pick
up
and
properly
dispose
of
your
pet's
waste
on
a
regular
basis.
Things
You
Can
Do
Every
Day
to
Help
Keep
Our
Water
Resources
Clean
and
Safe
Causes
of
Recreational
Water
Pollution
Possible
sources
of
beach
water
contamination
include
the
following:
-
Polluted
storm
water
runoff.
-
Sewer
line
breaks,
sewage
spills
and
overflows.
-
Waste
from
pets
and
other
domestic
animals,
marine
mammals
and
birds.
-
Poorly
maintained
septic
tank
systems.
-
Boating
wastes.
-
Oil
spills.
Most
beach
closings
and
advisories
are
the
result
of
monitoring
that
detects
elevated
levels
of
bacteria,
which
indicate
the
presence
of
potentially
harmful
microorganisms
from
human
or
animal
wastes.
These
wastes
typically
enter
coastal
waters
from:
-
Sewage
spills.
-
Sewage-treatment
plants
and
sanitary
sewers.
-
Runoff
from
urban,
suburban,
and
rural
areas.
Wastes
can
originate
from
other
sources:
When
storms
occur
in
coastal
counties,
advisories
may
be
issued
as
a
precautionary
measure,
because
heavy
rains
may
cause
potentially
harmful
levels
of
pollution
to
beaches,
making
them
unsuitable
for
swimming
and
surfing
for
at
least
72
hours.
Risks
of
Recreational
Water
Pollution
Disease-causing
organisms,
known
as
pathogens
may
be
present
at
or
near
the
pollutant/s
point
of
entry.
Gastroenteritis
is
the
most
common
illness
associated
with
swimming
in
water
polluted
by
sewage.
It
occurs
in
a
variety
of
forms
that
can
have
one
or
more
of
the
following
symptoms:
nausea,
vomiting,
stomachache,
diarrhea,
headache
and
fever.
Other
minor
illnesses
that
can
result
from
swimming
in
polluted
water
include
ear,
eye,
skin,
nose,
and
throat
infections.
In
highly
polluted
water,
swimmers
may
occasionally
be
exposed
to
more
serious
diseases
like
dysentery,
hepatitis,
cholera
and
typhoid
fever.
Swimmers
contracting
a
sewage-borne
illness
may
also
pass
the
disease
on
to
household
members.
Children,
the
elderly,
and
people
with
weakened
immune
systems
are
most
likely
to
develop
illnesses
or
infections
after
swimming
in
polluted
water.
However,
swimming-related
illnesses
are
typically
minor.
The
following
are
steps
you
can
take
to
decrease
the
likelihood
of
getting
sick
from
swimming
at
the
beach:
-
Find
out
which
beaches
are
monitored
regularly
and
posted
for
closures
or
swimming
advisories.
-
In
areas
that
are
not
monitored
regularly,
choose
swimming
sites
in
less
developed
areas
with
good
water
circulation,
i.e.,
beaches
adjacent
to
open
ocean
waters.
-
Avoid
swimming
at
beaches
with
visible
urban
run-off
or
discharge
pipes.
-
Avoid
swimming
at
beaches
after
a
heavy
rainfall.
-
Since
most
exposures
to
pathogens
occur
by
swallowing
water,
wade
or
swim
without
submerging
your
head.
-
Avoid
swimming
if
you
have
an
open
wound
or
infection.
Collecting
and
Analyzing
Beach
Report
Information
Each
year
tens
of
millions
of
people
are
drawn
to
the
beaches
to
enjoy
the
beauty
and
the
recreational
activities
they
provide.
Unfortunately,
water
pollution
continues
to
degrade
the
quality
and
health
of
many
of
our
nation’s
ocean,
bay
and
Great
Lakes
beaches.
The
public’s
concern
regarding
the
safety
of
swimming
at
their
local
beaches
has
led
many
to
limit
or
even
stop
their
use
of
certain
beaches.
Until
sources
of
beach
water
pollution
can
be
eliminated,
monitoring
is
the
best
way
to
protect
swimmers
and
surfers
from
polluted
water.
Beach
Water
Quality
Information
Program
The
Beach
Water
Quality
pages
of
the
Earth
911
system
delivers
up-to-date,
community-specific
water
quality
information
that
enables
the
public
to
make
informed
decisions
about
the
relative
safety
of
swimming
at
their
local
beaches.
The
initial
pilot
project
was
intended
to
partially
fulfill
the
EPA’s
mission
of
protecting
human
health,
reducing
risks
associated
with
pollutants,
and
maintaining
beneficial
uses
of
water
bodies
by
providing
public
access
to
shoreline
bacteriology
information
collected
at
beaches
by
a
variety
of
public
agencies.
Participants
in
the
pilot
project
include
the
County
of
San
Diego
Department
of
Environmental
Health
(SDDEH),
Orange
County
Sanitation
District
(OCSD),
Orange
County
Health
Care
Agency
(OCHCA),
and
US
EPA
Region
9.
The
Surfrider
Foundation
also
played
a
central
role
in
the
development
of
this
network.
The
program
currently
has
the
capacity
to
deliver
beach
water
quality
information
for
all
coastal
U.S.
states.
Monitoring
Beach
Water
Quality
Certain
municipal,
county
and
state
agencies
routinely
collect
water
samples
at
specific
locations
along
the
shoreline,
testing
for
the
bacteria
that
indicate
the
presence
of
disease-causing
organisms.
Typical
monitoring
process
may
occur
as
follows:
1.
Trained
staff
collect
water
samples
in
sterile
bottles
according
to
specific
guidelines.
2.
Sampling
staff
wade
into
the
surf
zone
and
collect
water
using
a
long
pole
with
a
sample
bottle
attached
to
the
end
3.
The
sample
bottles
are
immediately
capped
and
placed
into
an
ice
chest
for
preservation.
4.
The
time,
date,
weather
conditions,
and
location
of
collection
are
recorded
on
a
log
sheet.
5.
State
health
care
agencies
review
the
results
of
these
tests,
and
if
the
data
indicate
a
problem,
posts
an
advisory
or
closes
the
beach
depending
on
the
extent
of
the
problem.
Signs
are
posted
near
the
location
where
the
contamination
was
detected
so
that
you
will
know
that
it
is
not
safe
to
swim.
When
the
results
of
testing
indicate
a
contamination
problem,
the
responsible
agency
may
increase
the
sampling
frequency
until
the
contamination
dissipates
or
the
source
point
is
determined.
The
most
effective
way
to
reduce
beach
water
pollution
is
through
prevention
efforts.
Many
of
these
efforts
require
large-scale
activities
by
states,
counties,
or
municipalities
to
improve
the
quality
and
operations
of
sewage
treatment
plants.
Community
members
can
also
help
reduce
beach
water
pollution.
Follow
these
practices
to
help
keep
your
beach
water
safe:
-
Keep
your
septic
system
properly
maintained.
-
Dispose
of
boat
sewage
in
onshore
sanitary
facilities.
-
Wrap
pet
waste
and
baby
diapers
in
a
plastic
bag
and
throw
them
in
the
garbage.
-
Recycle
used
motor
oil.
-
Use
natural
compost
instead
of
chemical
fertilizers
on
your
lawn;
if
you
have
to
use
fertilizers,
do
not
apply
when
rain
is
forecasted.
-
Avoid
using
pesticides.
-
Use
nontoxic
household
products,
and
dispose
of
household
hazardous
waste
properly.
-
Plant
your
landscape
rather
than
paving
it.
-
Fix
your
car
leaks,
or
better
yet,
reduce
your
car
use
–
use
public
transit
or
your
bicycle
instead.
-
Never
wash
your
driveway
or
other
paved
surface
with
a
water
hose.
More
oil
ends
up
in
the
ocean
from
urban
runoff
that
from
tanker
spills!
Sweep
it
up
instead,
and
if
you
need
to
use
water,
fill
a
bucket
and
use
water
sparingly.
-
Reduce
your
water
use,
especially
during
heavy
rain
events,
when
local
sewage
treatment
plants
get
overloaded.
-
Postpone
your
laundry
chores
when
it
is
raining.
These
actions
can
make
a
big
difference:
Where
Does
My
Poop
Go?
How
Landfills
Are
Made
&
Maintained
Runoff
Rules
Get
Tougher
Cleanup:
Water
board
orders
L.A.
County
and
84
cities
to
help
inspect
sources
of
pollutants
that
wash
into
the
sea.
Foes
vow
to
appeal
to
state
officials.
Story
from
December
14,
2001
by
Kenneth
R.
Weiss,
Times
Staff
Writer
As
shown
on
the
Orange
County
Coastkeeper
web
site.
Newport
Beach,
CA
Health
Alert!
Creek
Pollution
Pinned
on
Pooches
-
Animal
Waste
Seen
as
Likely
Culprit
Purely
Pets'
website
also
contains
lots
of
useful
information
about
pets.
Chester,
VA
Source:
Washington
Post,
Dan
Eggen
Dog
Feces
and
Water
Quality
Dog
feces
in
water
supply
can
become
seriously
dangerous.
A
single
gram
of
dog
feces
contains
an
average
of
23
million
fecal
coliform
bacteria,
some
of
which
can
cause
disease
in
humans.
Source:
University
of
Texas,
2001
Pollution
Prevention:
Animal
Waste
Collection
The
Stormwater
Manager's
Resource
Center
(SMRC)
web
site
Funded
through
an
Environmental
Protection
Agency
grant
Ellicott
City,
Maryland
Current
News
posted
on
their
site
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