CREEK-FRIENDLY PET WASTE DISPOSAL
When left in public areas or your yard, bacteria, parasites, and fungi on pet waste can be transported by rainfall and irrigation water into storm drains which lead directly to our local creeks. If discharged or disposed of improperly, domestic animal wastes can lead to bacteria, nitrogen, phosphorus, and lower oxygen levels, which are harmful to water quality and creek habitats. Low oxygen levels and ammonia can kill fish during warm weather and nutrients encourage weed and algae growth. This causes the water to become overly fertile, turning it cloudy and green – making the water unsafe for swimming, boating, fishing, and drinking.