Prevention to Stormwater Pollution

This document, "Prevention to Stormwater Pollution," serves as a guide for residents, businesses, and public agencies in New Jersey on mitigating stormwater pollution. It outlines various easy, everyday actions to protect water quality, including proper disposal of household hazardous products, responsible lawn care practices, prompt cleanup of pet waste, and preventing litter. The guide emphasizes that stormwater pollution is a significant threat to New Jersey's water resources and that municipal and public agencies are mandated to implement rules and ordinances to address this issue, with potential fines or penalties for non-compliance. It also provides contact information for further resources and guidance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.