Pet waste can be a major cause of bacteria getting into stormwater which can reach our rivers and lakes? This is because pet waste is rich with dangerous bacteria, diseases, and pathogens such as E. coli and roundworms. Pet waste contains up to 10 times more bacteria than human waste!

Pet waste left to be picked up by stormwater can cause a threat to human and environmental heath. Bacteria in water can close beaches

situations for drinking water, aquatic ecosystems, and recreation such as swimming, boating, and fishing.