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Vista urges residents to reduce stormwater pollution; recommends rain gardens and neighborhood cleanups
Summary
A City of Vista staff member outlined how stormwater runoff carries trash and pollutants into local waterways and encouraged residents to install rain gardens, pick up litter, reduce irrigation runoff and report pollution to the city hotline (number not specified).
A City of Vista staff member urged residents to reduce stormwater pollution, saying runoff from streets, rooftops and yards carries trash, oil and other pollutants into local rivers and lakes and can harm wildlife and public safety.
The staff member explained that "stormwater is the water that runs off of streets, rooftops, yards, and other hard surfaces after a rainstorm," and noted runoff can come even on dry days from irrigation systems, car…
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