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Did you know that contaminated stormwater is the largest contributor to water pollution in the United States?
The Town of Mount Pleasant recognizes this concern and is committed to protecting the health of the creeks, rivers, and marshes its citizens enjoy. Town residents also play an integral role in preserving the valuable water resources that define our community. Through education and involvement, residents are a critical part in preventing stormwater pollution in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Minimize Your Contribution to Stormwater Pollution
By employing a series BMPs at home or in your neighborhood, you can reduce your impact on water quality in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Use the following resources to find out more information:
- Recycle your used motor oil and gasoline and help clean our waters clean!
- Scoop the poop and pick up after your pet!
- Do you have a septic tank system at your property? To find out more information on helpful maintenance tips to keep your system working properly, visit the DHEC website or use the EPA's "Homeowner Guide to Septic Systems" .
- Don't Blow It! Yard tips to keep our streets clean, prevent flooding, and protect our water resources.
- Seven Common Causes of Stormwater Pollution at Your Home.
- Coast-A-Syst: An Environmental Risk-Assessment Guide for Protecting Coastal Water Quality
- Turning the Tide: A Citizen's Guide to Protecting our Water Resources from Runoff Pollution
- Unsure how to dispose of household wastes? Use the Water Environment Federation's reference chart to find out how to dispose of waste properly and maintain a healthy, clean environment.
- The Carolina Yardstick Workbook
- 2013 Stormwater Newsletter
Are you a member of your neighorhood Homeowner Association?
Access our HOA page.Kids! Find out how you can help protect water quality too!
Access our Kids page.Get Involved With the Water Quality Division
Help make a difference in the Town of Mount Pleasant by volunteering with the Water Quality division. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of activities residents can participate in that help protect our surrounding natural resources and preserve our quality of life in the Town.
- Storm Drain Marker Program
- Community Clean-Ups
- Oyster Shell Recycling and Reef Restoration
- Oil Recycling
To find out more information on any of these activities, or to suggest an activity of your own, please contact our NPDES Coordinator at stormwater@tompsc.com or 843-849-2022.
Report It!
Do you have a water quality concern in your neighborhood? Report It! and help us prevent stormwater pollution before it occurs. The Town of Mount Pleasant recognizes this concern and is committed to protecting the health of the creeks, rivers, and marshes its citizens enjoy. Town residents also play an integral role in preserving the valuable water resources that define our community. Through education and involvement, residents are a critical part in preventing stormwater pollution in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Minimize Your Contribution to Stormwater Pollution
By employing a series BMPs at home or in your neighborhood, you can reduce your impact on water quality in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Use the following resources to find out more information:
- Recycle your used motor oil and gasoline and help clean our waters clean!
- Scoop the poop and pick up after your pet!
- Do you have a septic tank system at your property? To find out more information on helpful maintenance tips to keep your system working properly, visit the DHEC website or use the EPA's "Homeowner Guide to Septic Systems" .
- Don't Blow It! Yard tips to keep our streets clean, prevent flooding, and protect our water resources.
- Seven Common Causes of Stormwater Pollution at Your Home.
- Coast-A-Syst: An Environmental Risk-Assessment Guide for Protecting Coastal Water Quality
- Turning the Tide: A Citizen's Guide to Protecting our Water Resources from Runoff Pollution
- Unsure how to dispose of household wastes? Use the Water Environment Federation's reference chart to find out how to dispose of waste properly and maintain a healthy, clean environment.
- The Carolina Yardstick Workbook
- 2013 Stormwater Newsletter
Are you a member of your neighorhood Homeowner Association? Access our HOA page.
Kids! Find out how you can help protect water quality too! Access our Kids page.
Get Involved With the Water Quality Division
Help make a difference in the Town of Mount Pleasant by volunteering with the Water Quality division. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of activities residents can participate in that help protect our surrounding natural resources and preserve our quality of life in the Town.
- Storm Drain Marker Program
- Community Clean-Ups
- Oyster Shell Recycling and Reef Restoration
- Oil Recycling
Check the Water Quality calendar to see what events are coming up this month.
To find out more information on any of these activities, or to suggest an activity of your own, please contact our NPDES Coordinator at or 843-849-2022.
Report It!
Do you have a water quality concern in your neighborhood? Report It! and help us prevent stormwater pollution before it occurs.