The Clear Take on Water and Wastewater Today

3 Tips

Spring cleaning means breaking out the soaps and detergents. But did you know many of these products contain phosphates which can hurt your community’s water and the environment? Here are three tips you can pass along to have a phosphate-free spring.

  1. When shopping, read labels to find phosphate-free soaps, detergents, and household cleaners.
  2. Choose natural fertilizers to keep grass looking green.
  3. Use a commercial car wash when possible. Many filter and recycle their water.