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RebuildIndy is an initiative to restore the infrastructure in Indianapolis that has been ignored for far too long!

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linkhttp://www.indy.gov/RebuildIndy calendar_today30-07-2010 15:15:00

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Polluted stormwater can impact water sources, harm public health & increase drinking water treatment costs #IndyStormWater #StormWaterFriday

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Have you ever considered using a rain barrel? Stored storm water can be used to water your lawn or garden. #IndyStormWater #StormWaterFriday

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Vegetated Filter Strips are native grasses or plants planted along roadways or streams to help trap storm water pollutants. #IndyStormWater

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Pet waste can be a major source of bacteria and excess nutrients in local waters. So pick up after your pet! #IndyStormWater

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Stormwater can pick up pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland. #IndyStormWater

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Have hazardous waste like paint or oil you need to get rid of? Find your local ToxDrop location at: indy.gov/sustainindy #IndyStormWater

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Indy is regulated by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit. Learn more here: epa.gov/npdes #StormWaterFriday

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Rain gardens and grassy swales can provide natural places for rainwater to collect and soak into the ground. #IndyStormWater

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Stormwater quality is no joke! According to the USGS, 2.59% of Earth’s water is fresh water and only 1% of it is usable #StormWaterFriday

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Take a minute to make sure storm drains on your street are free of debris. A clear drain is a happy drain! #IndyStormWater

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Excess nutrients in waterways can cause algae blooms resulting in a process that removes oxygen from water #IndyStormWater #StormWaterFriday

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Leaving pet waste on the ground allows harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into storm drains and waterways. #IndyStormWater