Resources

Reduce runoff:
    - Rain Gardens
    - Rain Barrels
    - Vegetated Buffers

Minimize the impact of
lawn care:
    - General Lawn &
      Garden Tips
    - Cumberland County
      SWCD's YardScape Page
    - Maine YardScaping
      Partnership

Other tips:
    - Soil Erosion   
    - Pet Waste   
    - Car Care
    - Litter
    - Septic System
      Maintenance
    - Fuel Storage  
    - Chemical Storage & 
      Disposal

Fuel Storage

Leaking fuel tanks are costly to homeowners and local water bodies.  It's important to regularly inspect your fuel storage tank. Is your oil tank in shape? Find out.

Report Spills Immediately

Reporting spills of chemicals and other pollutants immediately decreases the likelihood it will have the opportunity to enter the groundwater, a water body, or a storm drain system.

How to report a spill:

• Report any non-hazardous or non-oil type pollution problem to your local government offices.

• Report hazardous material or oil spills to the Maine DEP.

Maine DEP 24-hour Hotlines:

To Report Oil Spills call (24 hours) 1-800-482-0777

To Report Hazardous Material Spills call (24 hours) 1-800-452-4664

The sooner you call, the sooner DEP can respond to protect your health, property, and our environment.

Leaking above ground storage tank

Aboveground storage tank in good condition

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