Where you clean your paintbrush may not clean the river
Maria Thi Mai
Where do you wash your paintbrushes? Depending on where you live, washing your paintbrush into the gutter of the street versus the sink could send pollutants to two different places.
Most Portland businesses spend the time and money to handle materials responsibly. Now, thanks to five years of work and a unanimous City Council vote on March 22, the City has more muscle to deal with the few that don’t.
Council changed sections 17.34, 17.38, and 17.39 of the City Code to make it clear that the City has authority to regulate discharges to the sewer system, and the power to issue citations and penalize those responsible for illegal discharges. These changes help protect the City’s investment in its sewer and drainage infrastructure.
Any Portland resident who cares about the environment can help stop pollution, whether intentional or accidental. If you see a spill or a suspicious discharge, call 503-823-7180, available 24 hours a day, every day.
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Posted by Maria Thi Mai on March 23, 2006
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