Store the mop upside down so excess water can drain from the mop s top.
Dump floor wash down storm drain.
Wash your car over your lawn or gravel.
It s only a violation if the soapy water flows into a storm drain.
Washing your mop will also ensure it doesn t deteriorate because of bacteria buildup.
That doesn t mean it s illegal to wash your car on a driveway parking lot or street.
Properly dispose of chemicals some things like motor oil and batteries can be recycled.
That wash water is less worrisome than full strength paint but that doesn t mean you can dump the dirty water on the ground into a septic system or anywhere it might wash straight into your.
Use biodegradable or non toxic soap that is.
Only rain belongs in the drain.
Don t dump anything down storm drains.
Be sure to clear away leaves and debris.
This allows the ground to neutralize the soap and grime from your car rather than sending it directly to our creeks and streams.
Storm water or rain water flows into the storm drains you see at street corners or into roadside ditches.
Dump mop water down your sink.