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Pollution Prevention

Anything you put on land can become a source of stormwater pollution. 

Stormwater pollution takes many forms and is one of the major threats to water quality in the United States. We all have the opportunity to make minor behavior changes that will result in less pollution of our valuable water resources.

Learn more about our commitment to protecting and improving the quality of our water resources, pet waste, yard waste and water pollution mitigation at Stormwater | City of Rochester

Updated 4/22/2026 1:03 PM
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