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Please answer the following questions to assist
us in determining the focus of our stormwater training efforts.
Earth Fair Stormwater Survey
1.

The stormwater drain in the streets runs into local bayous and other waterways?
True False
2. The best way to clean up an oil spill is to scrub it with detergent and hose if off into the gutter, street, or grassy area?
True False
3. Stormwater from the gutters goes to the sewage treatment plant for treatment?
True False
4.

When it rains, the sewage system leaks and overflows into our local bayous and waterways?
True False

5. Washing your car at home uses more water than a commercial car wash?
True False
6. Landscaping your yard can help reduce stormwater runoff?
True False
7. Sewer systems and stormwater drain systems are the same?
True False
8. It is illegal to dump wastewater or water containing soaps, paint, cleaning products, or grease and oil into streets or storm drains?
True False
9. Storm drains do not remove pollutants and are designed for the specific purpose of draining water from sidewalks and streets?
True False
10.

Do you do any of the following?
Dump waste in storm drains?
Keep yard clippings out of the street?
Dispose of all household chemicals properly
(by following package directions or your local public works department for proper disposal guidelines?
Sweep your driveway clean?
Hose your driveway?