The Borough of Alburtis is subject to Federal NPDES - Phase II mandates for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).  In order to comply, the Borough is required to educate residents on how storm water can affect their money, safety, health and the environment.

Storm water flows through storm drains and from there it is released directly into streams, creeks and rivers.  This water is untreated and is often full of pollutants.

What can you do to help?

• Properly dispose of hazardous substances such as used oil, cleaning supplies and paint -- NEVER pour them down any part of the storm sewer system and report anyone who does.
• Use pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides properly and efficiently to prevent excess runoff.
• Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and chemicals leaving construction vehicles.  Report poorly managed construction sites that could impact storm water runoff to your community.
• Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly.  No matter where pets make a mess--in a backyard or at the park--storm water runoff can carry pet waste from the land to the storm sewer system to a stream.
• Store materials that could pollute storm water indoors and use containers for outdoor storage that do not rust or leak to eliminate exposure of materials to storm water.

For more information on storm water and other issues, please visit the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).