Storm Water Quality

Did you know that the most common pollutant in Fort Worth's storm drains and neighborhood creeks is detergent? Washing your car at home not only uses more gallons of water than a commercial car wash, but it also introduces soap, oil, and engine grime to the environment. The dirty water and soap washes off your car, flows down your driveway, down the street, into a curb inlet, and ends up in a nearby creek. Detergents in our creeks and ponds pose a very real threat to our fish. Read more >>

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Transportation and Public Works Storm Water Management

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