Pesticides may be harmful to your family, pets, and garden ecosystem. Many chemicals have been found to contribute to toxicity in our water environment. VSFCD is working to reduce the risks of water pollution associated with pesticide use in our community.

Increasingly stringent standards for water quality in the San Francisco Bay along with advances in water quality testing have recently highlighted the emerging issue of toxicity from pesticides in the waters around Vallejo. There are many steps we can take to reduce this threat from our stormwater.

Pollution Prevention Tips

Here are some of the things you can do to maintain a healthy garden, protect your family and pets, and prevent water pollution:

Adopt less-toxic pest management and gardening practices.
Learn more about less-toxic gardening at free workshops.
If you must use chemical pesticides, remember to read the label three times: before you purchase them, when you use them, and when you clean up or dispose of them. Follow all label directions. Be careful not to overwater after applying chemicals.
If you buy pesticides, minimize opportunities for spills and contamination by buying 'ready-to-use' chemicals rather than concentrates.
Never dispose of pesticides in a sink, storm drain, or in the trash.

 

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