Stormwater - Water Quality Resources
Just one storm can dump millions of gallons of water on our county.
As this water flows across our yards, streets, and rooftops, it picks up things you wouldn’t want to touch—let alone drink. Oil from leaking cars, pesticides and chemicals from lawns, and waste from animals (and sometimes even people) can all get swept into our waterways. Even dirt and dead plants can cause problems when carried to places they don't belong.
Visit our partners and explore the resources below to learn how you can help protect the water in our county.
Thank you for doing your part!
Resource Links
- Report A Spill in Thurston County (TC)
- Business Pollution Prevention Assistance (TC)
- Dangerous Waste Guidance (WA DOE)
- Hazardous Waste Disposal (TC)
- Hazardous Waste Management - For Small Businesses (EPA)
- If You Spill - Oil or Hazardous Waste (WA DOE)
- Stormwater Drainage Manual (TC)
- Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington - Source Control Best Management Practices
- Where Can I Dispose My Waste and Garbage? (TC)
- Common Sense Gardening Calendar (TC)
- Common Sense Gardening Guide (TC)
- Healthy Gardening (TC)
- Healthy Home & Yard (TC)
- Thurston County Community Gardens (TC)
- Grow Smart, Grow Safe
- Fertilizer Use (TC)
- Gardening Without Chemicals (TC)
- Natural Yard Care (TC)
- Report A Spill in Thurston County (TC)
- Smart Watering (Seattle Public Utilities)
- Where To Dispose of Waste & Chemicals (TC)
Contact Us
Contact our Water Quality program at (360) 867-2626 or email us at environmental_health@co.thurston.wa.us if you have additional questions.