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At the Neighborhood Scale

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  1. Think. Where are there potential contaminants entering the water in your neighborhood? Consider household sewage treatment systems and storm drains.
  2. Plan. Have a neighborhood discussion on what items are considered water contaminants. 
  3. Act. Create a campaign to spread awareness. See TMACOG “Give Water a Hand” Tip Card #3 and #6 for more actions. 
  4. Maintain. Report odd smelling or colored water to the City of Toledo. Dispose of all hazardous waste properly by calling Environmental Services at 1-800-284-9107. 
  5. ​Go Beyond. 
  • Advocate for green stormwater infrastructure in your neighborhood with the help of Toledo Waterways Initiative.
  • Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly on lawns. Clean up any spills properly. Opt for native, low maintenance plantings to further reduce fertilizer and pesticide use. 
  • Consult TMACOG’s green infrastructure mapping tool for information on which vacant lots are most suitable for conversion to rain gardens, natural plantings, or wetlands.


Resources

Household septic system repairs program: 
Lucas County Health Department

Keep contaminants out of storm drains and ditches:
TMACOG Water Quality Council
TMACOG “Give Water a Hand” Tip Card #3 and #6
Ohio EPA emergency spill number, 800-282-9378

How to dispose of hazardous waste: 
Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful
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Report an underground spill: 
Ohio State Fire Marshal

Toledo water quality monitor:
City of Toledo Public Utilities (for City of Toledo residents)

If you have cloudy, odd-smelling, particle-filled tap water: 
City of Toledo Quality Control Lab (for City of Toledo residents), 419-936-3049

If you have rusty tap water (that lasts more than 24 hours):
City of Toledo Water Emergency (for City of Toledo residents), 419-242-5040

What you can do + additional resources: 
Toledo Waterways Initiative

Find vacant lots most suitable for conversion to rain gardens, natural plantings, or wetlands:
TMACOG, Lucas County Vacant Land Reuse ​

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  • Home
    • About
    • Members
  • Going Beyond Green
    • Regional Sustainability Plan
    • Environmentally >
      • Land & Natural Resource Use
      • Water Quality & Supply
    • Socially >
      • Healthy, Active, & Safe Communities
      • Education, Engagement, & Empowerment
    • Economically >
      • Infrastructure Investments
      • Economy & Workforce Development
      • Community Vitality
  • Sustainable Businesses
    • Sustainable Business Map
  • Resources
    • Grow It At Home
    • Nutrient Source Inventory
    • Solar Inventory
    • Sustainable Neighborhoods Toolkit
    • Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Report Cards
    • Zero Waste Event Guide
  • Get Involved
    • EcoFest Toledo
    • Calendar of Events
    • Join the Commission
    • Newsletter
    • Share Your Story
  • Contact
  • Toledo-Lucas County Green Map
  • Going Beyond Green Luncheon Series
  • Sustainability Resources | Toledo-Lucas County
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant
    • 2016 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
    • 2021 TLCSC's Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant Winners
  • Community Garden Grants