做个好邻居
There are a variety of ways to positively engage with your community, 防止污染，保持波士顿的美丽. The easiest way to start is by becoming a good neighbor.
铲屎
为什么勺?
Pet waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms, 哪一种会导致人类胃病和皮疹. Pet waste that is not scooped up or is dumped down a catch basin can get flushed directly into storm drains. Storm drains discharge directly to Boston Harbor or the Charles, Muddy, Mystic, or Neponset Rivers. Thousands of people boat, fish and use these water bodies recreationally every day.
铲屎
The City of Boston's dog fouling ordinance requires dog owners to remove and properly dispose of any feces left by their dogs. This ordinance covers waste left by dogs on sidewalks, streets, parks and neighbors' yards. If you have any questions about the 铲屎 Law, please contact the City of Boston's Animal Control at 617-635-5348.
帮助保护环境
When walking your dog, take a plastic bag with you to pick up the pet waste. Be sure to place the bag in a trash receptacle, never dispose of pet waste in a catch basin. 狗的粪便不能用作肥料. Never place dog waste near a tree or in the soil - the bacteria in the waste does more harm than good and it also can end up in a local waterway.
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BWSC is dedicated to helping create a cleaner, more enjoyable, rivers and harbor in the future. Tell a friend, neighbor, or family member how to properly dispose of pet waste. Individuals and groups can help by stenciling “Don’t Dump” awareness messages next to the catch basins. BWSC's Storm Drain Stenciling Program can help organize such an effort and provide the necessary materials. 联络社区关系网址: 617-989-7995 有关此计划的更多信息.
脂肪、油和润滑脂(雾)
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are one of the leading causes of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). SSOs are backups in either the public sewer or residential plumbing. The easiest way to prevent grease problems and sewer blockages is to pour grease into a covered disposable container and put it in the trash. 千万不要把油脂倒进水槽或厕所. 肉制品的研磨, 乳制品, or other cooked foods in garbage disposals allows grease to be introduced into the sewer system. 雾会累积并最终形成阻塞.
Most grease is a byproduct of cooking and is usually found in such things as:
- 食物残渣
- 肉的脂肪
- 猪油
- 食用油
- 黄油和人造黄油
- 焙烤食品
- 酱汁
- 乳制品
减少雾气进入排水管的建议:
- Soak up remaining fats, oils and grease with paper towels and dispose of with your trash
- Before you wash dishes, scrape meats and food with fat and grease into the trash
- Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids, and empty the drain basket or strainer into the trash
- Only use garbage disposals for fruits, vegetables, and organic waste
BWSC provides free reusable grease can lids to residents. To request a grease lid complete the form on the Grease Lids page.
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FOG手册(英文)
For information about FOG in commercial kitchens, see 商用厨房隔油池指引.
不要让湿巾沾到管道里
There are many disposable wipes that claim to be “flushable” and “sewer safe.” However, these wipes do not break down as they travel through pipes and into the sewer system. Disposable wipes, even those labeled “flushable“ should be disposed of in the trash. Wipes can create clogs in both household plumbing and the public sewer system and result in sewer backups.
不要冲洗:
- 浴室擦
- 婴儿湿巾
- 消毒湿巾
- 巾
更多的帮助方式
报告事故
To report illegal dumping, an emergency, or water theft continue to the 报告事故 page.
报告事故
花园的技巧
当下雨的时候, 多余的化学, which can include pesticide and herbicides be come runoff and pollute local waterways. By utilizing companion plants you can increase the productivity and health of your garden and use less pesticide and herbicides. Companion plants benefit surrounding plants with pest control, pollination or soil enrichment.
常见伴生植物:
- Geraniums planted alongside roses will attract pests away from the roses
- French marigolds produce a natural pesticide from its roots and is a companion plant to most flowers and Yarrow improves overall soil quality and its leaves can be used as mulch
减少用水的小贴士:
- Place plants that need a lot of water near each other and save time and water by only watering one area of your yard
- Use plants native to New England because they need relatively little water, 肥料或护理一旦建立
- Use mulch in a garden to reduce water evaporation from soil and limit weed growth
保持你的水池干净
在风暴期间, rainwater flows into the catch basins in the street and into the storm drain system, which transports rainwater directly to local waterways. 集水盆顶部的碎片, 包括垃圾, can prevent rainwater from flowing into the storm drain system, 导致街道被水淹没. Debris can also travel with rainwater through the storm drain system and pollute local waterways.
防止街道水浸及污染:
- Clear leaves from the catch basins and dispose of leaves with yard waste
- Clear debris from the top of catch basins and place into a trash receptacle
- Sweep up debris from sidewalks and driveways and place into a trash receptacle; do not sweep debris into catch basins