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Sharing environmental news, technology updates about our stormwater filters, and ways to prevent ocean pollution. 

Drain Markers with QR Codes in Coral Gables FL

Emilio Lopez

The City of Coral Gables is starting to use storm drain markers with QR codes!

The web app associated with the QR codes provides community members with information about stormwater pollution, and an easy way to upload a photo and details about what they're seeing in front of storm drains.

The data helps the city's Public Works department to quantify pollution prevention efforts and improve operations.

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Drop Inlet Basket Screen Analysis Coral Gables

Emilio Lopez

96 pounds of debris captured during the past 110 days! The City of Coral Gables Public Works department prevented this stormwater debris and litter from ending up in canals and Biscayne Bay.

This SOP Technologies stormwater filter basket (storm drain drop inlet screen) collected 141 lbs since its installation on 3/9/21 (227 days ago). The basket was cleaned 3 times during this time period.

The city's pilot project of stormwater filters includes 7 curb filters and 3 baskets under grates.

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Community members using qr code storm drain markers

Emilio Lopez

In the City of Hallandale Beach, community members are using QR codes on the storm drain markers to report how the SOP Technologies stormwater filters are keeping debris out of stormwater systems and local waterways. This is part of the SOP Technologies Community Stormwater Watch Program.

The community report below shows leaves (which contribute to nutrient pollution such as phosphorus and nitrogen) kept out of the drain by the stormwater filter. The city's Public Works Department collects the leaves on the road with their street sweeping maintenance.

The city's use of these technologies were first reported last month by Louis Aguirre from WPLG Local 10 News.

Stormwater Filters are a Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) recommended by the EPA for protecting waterways from stormwater runoff. The storm drain markers with QR codes also help cities with the NPDES requirements for Public Education and Outreach.

International Coastal Cleanup 2021

Emilio Lopez

For more than 35 years, Ocean Conservancy has partnered with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe to coordinate the International Coastal Cleanup™(ICC).

Learn more on the ocean conservancy website

ICC engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, over 16 million volunteers have collected more than 340 million pounds of trash.

Find a cleanup near you