Environmental Health and Safety

Stormwater Management at WSU

WSU/Pullman Stormwater Awareness Survey

Please help us benchmark our stormwater awareness campaign by answering this quick survey on stormwater. Click on the "Answers" link to see how aware you are! When you've completed the survey, click on the "Submit" button.

Are you a (check all that apply)
           

Please choose: True (T), False (T), or Don’t Know (DK) to the following questions:

  1. Stormwater is generated when it rains or snows on impervious surfaces such as roads.
    Answer

  2. Stormwater runoff from urban areas (such as Pullman and WSU) is the leading cause of water pollution in urban environments.
    Answer

  3. Pullman and WSU stormwater flows to the sanitary sewer treatment plant for processing.
    T F DK Answer

  4. A “bioswale” is a detention pond that acts as a filter for stormwater pollutants.
    T F DK Answer

  5. There are bioswales by the WSU Tennis Courts and adjacent to parking lots at several stores in Pullman.
    T F DK Answer

  6. When changing the oil on your vehicle it is OK to dump it on the street or into a storm sewer.
    T F DK Answer

  7. People walking their dogs should pick-up after them to help protect surface waters and human health.
    T F DK Answer

  8. WSU has begun to label storm drain catch basins with a sign that states "No Dumping – Drains to River" with a fish on it.
    T F DK Answer

  9. The “cloth fences” installed around Pullman and WSU construction sites are to help keep wildlife safe and out of the construction area.
    T F DK Answer

  10. Oil, paint, other chemicals, and garbage dumped in storm drains is considered an “illicit” discharge and is illegal.
    T F DK Answer

  11. “LEED” stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and a LEED certification promotes construction practices for sustainable / green buildings.
    T F DK Answer

  12. A best management practice to keep rivers clean is to divert stormwater into the river as quickly as possible.
    T F DK Answer

  13. Pullman and WSU grounds staff are licensed to apply pesticides and fertilizers on landscaped areas.
    T F DK Answer

  14. It is a best management practice to use a pressure washer or a hose to clean sidewalks and other paved areas.
    T F DK Answer



Thank you for your input. WSU and Pullman appreciate feedback regarding stormwater management. If you have questions about this program, please contact Gene Patterson, Public Health/Air and Water Quality Manager, Environmental Health and Safety at 509-335-5510 or 509-335-3041; Fax: 509-335-4442.

 

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