Category: Business Resources

Businesses – small and large – play an important role in reducing pollution in the San Francisco Bay.

Topical Flea & Tick Control Products Expose Pet Owners to Toxic Chemicals and Pollute San Francisco Bay  Vets are their clients’ trusted source for flea and tick control information. The veterinary community can help educate Bay Area pet owners about the efficacy and benefits of systemically-acting pet flea and tick medications which also reduce pesticide…

Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are a leading cause of sewer clogs and overflows, which can cause health hazards, damage building interiors, and threaten the environment. FOG can get into the sewer system from household drains as well as from poorly maintained grease traps in restaurants and other businesses. Never pour fats, oils, or grease…

Dental office vacuum lines, sinks, and toilets all discharge wastewater  to local sewer lines which run to the wastewater treatment plant in your community. Because these treatment plants are not designed to remove metals like mercury and silver, these harmful metals can end up in local waterways, like the San Francisco Bay if not properly…

Preventing Copper Pollution  A significant source of copper found in San Francisco Bay comes from copper plumbing. Copper can have a negative impact on water quality and human health, so it is important to properly design and install copper plumbing to reduce corrosion of copper. To limit corrosion, select a flux that meets the “ASTM…

Household Hazardous Waste  Many common household products are considered hazardous and must be disposed of with care. These products include chemicals used for cleaning, home improvement, car care, and others. These products can cause harm to the environment and human health if not disposed of properly. These products should never be poured down a drain,…