Monroe county and the City of key west Florida are preventing Stormwater Pollution

Videos taken yesterday (below) show pollution that Monroe County and the City of Key West are PREVENTING from entering storm drains and discharging to local waterways.

Items captured include:

• Cigarette butts

• Leaves and grass clippings (these contribute to nutrient pollution such as phosphorus and nitrogen)

• Plastic bottles

• Metal cans

• Paper

• Rubber and other plastics

It also costs Public Works departments less money to sweep/collect organic matter (nutrients) and litter when it is on the street, when compared to removing it from catch basins, canals or the ocean.

Using stormwater filters/screens also prevents the decomposition or leeching of debris in stormwater catch basins and pipes.