The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is expanding its stormwater pollution awareness efforts through a new five-year partnership with Downtown Phoenix Inc. to encourage residents to clean up after their pets and help “Stop the Poo-lution.”
As part of the agreement, which began in July, Phoenix Water purchased 17 pet waste stations that were placed by Downtown Phoenix Inc.’s Clean + Green team across various pet-friendly locations downtown.
One of 17 new pet waste stations installed recently in downtown Phoenix by a partnership of the city of Phoenix and Downtown Phoenix Inc. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)
Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over streets, parking lots and other hard surfaces. Along the way, it can pick up pollutants such as oil, trash, fertilizers and pet waste before entering storm drains.
Unlike wastewater, stormwater in the City of Phoenix is not treated before it flows into local waterways…