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Best Management Practices

Best Management Practices, or "BMPs" are actions one can take to improve water quality. We have assembled a number of BMPs that can be implemented by almost anyone.

Car Maintenance
Household(includes environmentally-friendly products)
Pets & Sanitation

Lawn & Garden(includes guide for selecting appropriate native plants)
Getting Involved

Water Quality Parameters

Water quality is determined by the relative values of many different water quality "parameters". These parameters can have confusing definitions, so we have put together simple explanations for each of the following.

Non-Point Source Pollution Information

Useful Phone Numbers
Construction Site Pollution Information & How to Report a Violation
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Practices for Construction (PDF) (developed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments)

Leptospirosis Information

Lots of people are curious about this water-borne illness. Check out this page to learn more.

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