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Traditionally stencils have been painted on the
curbs. Stenciling can be messy and is not permanent. Volusia
County Environmental Management has begun a storm drain
marking program using Curb Markers. The 4 inch circle
markers have a picture of either a manatee or a dolphin and
read "No Dumping, Drains to Waterways" !No Contamine!
These durable
markers are easy to see and also aesthetically pleasing. They
are glued to the tops of storm drains and on the curbs where stormwater is a common problem. Volusia County Environmental Management
has mapped out the county and determined the ideal
high stormwater flow neighborhoods that could benefit from the
curb marking. Now that the pilot locations have been
completed, more markers will be purchased and more areas covered. The
goal of this stormwater project is to dispel the idea that all
stormwater gets treated before it enters the watershed.
Usually only waste water from inside buildings is sent to a
Waste Water Treatment Facility, so it is important to inform
the public not to dump anything into storm drains.
For more information on this
program or to volunteer, contact Will Hobson at (386)736-5927
x5823 or by email at
whobson@co.volusia.fl.us.

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