The City of SeaTac is starting a new program called Adopt A Drain, which will give residents an opportunity to help keep local creeks and the Puget Sound clean by adopting a storm drain.
Cities across the country have implemented Adopt a Drain programs, which have helped keep thousands of pounds of debris out of local watersheds. The City of SeaTac is joining almost a dozen other Western Washington cities in implementing the Adopt a Drain program so we can create a focused effort to reduce pollution in Puget Sound.
The City of SeaTac has over 4,000 storm drains throughout the city. Whenever it rains, the storm drain carries rainwater along with debris and pollutants from the street into the nearest lake, creek or river. These pollutants can include litter, leaves and chemicals from cars and yards.
In SeaTac, stormwater flows to Angle Lake, Des Moines Creek, Miller & Walker Creeks and the Green and Duwamish rivers. Most of these bodies of water then flow directly to Puget Sound. You can help reduce the amount of debris and pollutants entering local water bodies by committing to keep your local storm drain clear.
You can find a storm drain to adopt near your home or business via this website. Sign up, give your drain a name and you will receive a packet with a yard sign showing which body of water you are protecting and instructions on how you can keep the drain clear.
Sweep up leaves and debris around the drain, pick up nearby litter and report any signs of spills (oil, paint, etc.) to the City. Keeping storm drains clear will help reduce maintenance and localized flooding since debris can clog a drain. It will also help keep debris and pollutants out of the stormwater washing into creeks and the Puget sound from city storm drains.
Help make SeaTac stormwater cleaner and Adopt a Drain today. For more information, visit our website.
