As the autumn chill sets in and the leaves turn from green to gold, Duluth's environmental stewards are again sounding the call for residents to look after their neighborhood catch basins. In a social media post, the City of Duluth, MN Government reminded citizens of the critical role these basins play in channeling stormwater straight to local water bodies, including the precious Lake Superior. "Anything you dump into a catch basin ends up in our water," the city poignantly stated.
In the city's plea for environmental vigilance, which comes as the seasons shift their weight towards the winter's cold embrace, homeowners and pedestrians alike are asked to be particularly mindful of not sweeping or raking sand, leaves, or other potential pollutants into the street or ditches. These actions cause harm to the aquatic ecosystems that line the city, flowing freely and without the benefit of treatment plants to catch the refuse of human negligence. "Anything you dump into a catch basin ends up in our water, so we must do our part to keep catch basins clear of debris year-round," according to the City of Duluth.
In the case of spotting such violations, residents can ring up the City of Duluth at (218) 730-4130 during business hours, or (218) 730-4100 on evenings and weekends to report any unlawful discharges that threaten to mar the purity of local waters.
