Water ResourcesPollution Prevention

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Car Leaking Oil

Auto exhaust particles, leaking fluids, and tire and brake pad debris are major sources of Bay Area water pollution.

  • Maintain your car regularly and keep it free from leaks.
  • Dispose of unused auto fluids and materials properly.
  • Wash your car without soap, at a commercial car wash, or over grass. Even biodegradable soaps pollute creeks and the Bay.
  • Drive less! Instead of driving, walk, bicycle, carpool, use public transit whenever you can. Plan errands to reduce driving.
  • Dispose of your used oil safely.