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Updated: 7:48 PM Mar 15, 2010
Pet Waste Building Up In Storm Drains
Pet owners are making the effort to pick it up. But, city officials say they're not disposing of it the right way.
Posted: 4:30 PM Mar 15, 2010Reporter: Mindy Stone Email Address: mstone@kktv.com |
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City Street Inspectors have been finding an increasing number of storm drain inlets filled with bagged dog waste.
It seems to be more prevalent in the Rockrimmon and Broadmoor Bluffs neighborhoods.
Pet owners are making the effort to pick it up. But, city officials say they're not disposing of it the right way. It is creating quite a health risk.
"People could be drinking it down stream, recreating in it. It also is used for irrigating crops we eat, so you're essentially eating dog waste," said Jeff Besse, Stormwater Specialist.
That's why city officials are reminding pet owners to pick up after their pet and throw the waste out in their own trash can.
If someone is caught throwing pet waste in a storm drain, it is considered littering. Violators could face a $500 fine or 90 days in jail.
Latest Comments
what about the human waste being dumped in the Creek? by the tent dweller? it is flowing downstream too and into the crops we eat... and drinking water.. and everything else...
THE NEWS REPORTED THIS WAS IN THE BROADMOOR BLUFFS AREA, AND ROCKRIMMON? SURPRISING AT BEST. GUESS THE FOLKS WITH THE MONEY OUGHTA TAKE A LESSON ON RESPONSIBILITY.
Who would have thought irresonsible pet owners. same folks with dogs that bark all day and night and never make effort to keep them from doing so. not a big suprise they dump dog droppings in the stormdrains. must should not own a pet.
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