Stormwater Survey

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* 1. “Stormwater” refers to:

Only the rainwater or snow melt collected in storm sewers and detention basins

Rainwater or snowmelt that runs off streets, lawns, and other sites

Rain that exceeds 2 inches in 24 hours

All of the above

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* 2. Where do liquids and waste that enter the City of Placerville storm drainage system go?

Wastewater treatment plant

Hangtown Creek untreated

Hangtown Creek after treatment

Lumsden Pond

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* 3. Stormwater runoff can:

Dissolve animal and pet wastes and carry pathogens to Hangtown Creek

Cause vehicle oils and fluids to wash from parking lots into Hangtown Creek

Wash excess fertilizers and pesticides from lawns into Hangtown Creek

Cause areas of bare soil to wash off of vegetable and flower gardens, newly seeded lawns, and construction areas into Hangtown Creek

All of the above

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* 4. How can you keep animal wastes from becoming a pollution problem?

Animal and pet wastes are flushed down the toilet.

Animal and pet wastes are buried away from rivers, stream, ditches, or wrapped and placed in the garbage for disposal.

Do not leave animal waste on paved surfaces, concentrated in pen or yard areas or dump it down a storm drain.

All of the above

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* 5. What should you do with used motor oil?

Pour it down the sink

Pour it down the storm drain

Call El Dorado Disposal Customer Service 530-626-4141 to schedule pick-up

Place in a trash can

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* 6. Which of the following measures can be taken to prevent soil from entering Hangtown Creek?

Prevent soil erosion on your property by promptly seeding

Capture eroded soil before it leaves your property

Cover disturbed soil with shredded bark or mulch

All of the above

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* 7. Which of the following should be done to prevent excessive irrigation runoff?

Detect and repair irrigation system leaks and breaks as soon as possible

Properly select, install and aim sprinkler heads

Do not irrigate during or right after rain events

All of the above

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* 8. Which of the following can be discharged into the City of Placerville storm drains?

Storm water runoff

Used radiator coolant or motor oil

Mop water

Lawn clippings and other green waste

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* 9. What are sources of trash to Hangtown Creek

Litter from people camping along the creek

Overflowing trash cans in parking lots

Cigarette butts

All of the above

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* 10. What should you do with your trash?

Put it in a trash can or receptacle

Leave in a parking lot or on the sidewalk

Throw it out the car window

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* 11. Do you live, work, or go to school in Placerville or the surrounding community?

Yes