Every person in Northern Ireland needs to consider how their wastewater impacts on the water environment. We all have a part to play in this long-term effort to positively contribute to a sustained improvement in the status of our water bodies.
Pollution from Urban Wastewater/ Drainage
What can you do as a householder to help protect water quality in your local area?
DO
Do connect toilets, sinks, baths, washing machines or dishwashers to the foul drain.
Do check your drains. If wrongly connected, put them right.
Do ensure chemicals, paints and used cooking oils are disposed at household waste recycling centres.
Do use chemicals and pesticides around the home carefully and dispose of associated packaging wisely.
DON’T
Don’t dispose of cooking fats, oils and greases, motor oil, chemicals, paint and detergents to household drains or road gullies.
Don’t dispose of household items such as nappies, cotton buds, razors, sanitary items and syringes down the toilet.
Don’t allow entry of chemicals or pesticides into any drains, sinks, toilets, waterways or ditches.
