Why can't I dump my used motor oil in the drain?
Not only can the used motor oil can contaminate the ground water, runoff from the drain will eventually reach the river or nearby lakes and ponds and can adversely affect aquatic life.

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1. Why can't I dump my used motor oil in the drain?
2. Why do I have to contain the silt on my construction site?
3. What happens if I don't keep my silt containment in good working condition?
4. What is stormwater runoff?
5. Why is stormwater runoff a problem?
6. What can I do as a resident to prevent stormwater runoff?
7. What can I do as a commercial business to prevent stormwater runoff?
8. What can I do as a construction company to prevent stormwater runoff?