Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
MCM 6 - Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Developing and implementing a program with the goal of preventing and reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations.
Watershed Awareness
Everyone lives in a watershed. A watershed is a system of lakes, rivers and tributaries that convey water to a larger body of water. The City of Kendallville is located in the St. Joseph watershed, our surface waters flow into Lake Michigan through the Bixler Lake Ditch, Round Lake and other small tributaries. Whatever goes into our streams and lakes around Kendallville end up going into Lake Michigan.
Leave it on the Lawn
Phosphorus in fertilizers is know to cause excessive algae growth in our surface waters. When it rains, fertilizers are carried to storm drains by the rain. Keep your lawns green but our waters blue by using low-phosphorus or phosphorus-free fertilizers. Take a look at this brochure to save money and have a healthy lawn.
Educational Brochures
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention
- Only Rain in the Drain
- Restaurant Brochure
- Pet Care
- Interactive Water Cycle
- Urban Runoff
Rain Gardens
A rain garden is a great way to help manage storm water and beautify your property. Check out the brochures below to learn more about rain gardens and get some great ideas for your next landscaping project.
- Rain Garden Benefits
- Rain Gardens - A Beautiful Contribution for Cleaner Water
- Rain Gardens for Home Landscapes
- Rain Gardens
Automobiles
Builders and Construction Industry
Kids Corner
Do you know kids can also help with stormwater pollution prevention?
- EPA for Kids
- Stormy's Guide to Storm Water
- Wetland Coloring Page
- Hydrologic Cycle Coloring Page
- Easy Science for Kids
- Water Cycle Glossary of Terms
There are many things you can do to protect water quality where you live and work. From storm drain stenciling to stream clean-ups you can be involved in. For more information, contact the MS4 Coordinator at (260) 347-1362.
Water Quality Survey
The City of Kendallville MS4 Program seeks your participation in a water quality survey. The survey seeks opinions from Kendallville residents pertaining to subjects such as management of pet waste, lawn clippings and household hazardous waste. This survey serves as a baseline so that the MS4 Program can gauge the effectiveness of the public education and outreach and public involvement efforts over the next few years.
