DeKalb stormwater pollution prevention program seeks volunteers

The DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Division’s stormwater stenciling program is seeking volunteers to help prevent pollution. The stenciling program increases the awareness about the dangers of stormwater pollution by marking county catch basins and encouraging residents to keep trash, debris, yard litter and pollutants out of the county’s storm drainage system.

Catch basins collect rainwater from streets and serve as an entry point to the county’s stormwater drainage system. The basins also receive and accumulate any debris that is in the rainwater. The stencil is a visual reminder to not pollute or dump waste into any stormwater drainage structure.

In addition to raising public awareness about stormwater pollution and illegal dumping, the program helps to reduce local flooding. Keeping catch basins clear of trash, such as yard debris and leaves, reduces clogging and allows rainwater to drain easily.