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What You Can Do at Home & Work
The environmental threats to our watershed posed by sewer spills and the improper disposal of toxic materials are problems we can solve together.
Your District is executing a comprehensive plan to repair our aging collection system, but we depend on you to not only care for the private sewer pipes on your property, but to be mindful of what you put down the drain.
Find out more about what you can do by viewing each of the Public Service Announcements that follow below:
Don’t flush these items down the toilet. Throw them out in the trash!
Don’t flush your wipes! They can cause expensive clogs.
More about "Flushable" Wipes
Amidst the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, Ross Valley Sanitary District has seen an increase in towels, wipes, and rags getting into the system over the last few weeks. Please refer to the information links below to learn more about what you should do with "flushable" wipes and similar items.
Avoid Fatbergs! Don’t Flush Wipes Due to Virus, California Says
California Issues Warning about Disinfecting Wipes
California Water Boards News Advisory to NOT Flush Wipes
Disinfecting Wipes Being Flushed Down Toilets Causing Major Pipe Problems
Don’t put Fats Oils & Grease down your drain. They cause clogs!
Don't flush unused medications down your toilet! Dispose of them properly.
Is your sump pump connected properly? Connecting sump pumps to the sewer system is illegal!
Do you need to repair or replace your private property sewer lateral?
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Deep Green
RVSD will begin using 100 percent renewable energy through Marin Clean Energy's Deep Green program, starting in July 2018. RVSD currently uses 50 percent renewable energy. This supports the sustainability goals of the 2016 RVSD Strategic Plan and supports the local governments and State of California climate action plan and resiliency goals.
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Environmental
Access more information on the environment.
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Fats, Oil & Grease
Fats, oils and grease (FOG) are a major cause of clogs and spills in household and restaurant plumbing as well as the public sewer lines.
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Hazardous Waste, Pesticides & Medications
Keep hazardous waste, pesticides and medications out of drains.
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Inspect & Maintain Your Sewer Pipe
Pipes are the responsibility of the property owners and are often damaged by roots, ground settling, construction work, and age.
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North Bay Watershed Association
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Support Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed
Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, was founded in 1995 to protect the remaining natural ecosystems of the area.