The City of Orange's Public Education program has been designed to supplement the countywide effort to reach as many local residents and businesses as possible. The City of Orange is committed to minimizing the pollutants that enter its storm drain system. Most residents do not know that water that enters the storm drains is not treated and is discharged directly into nearby creeks and channels and ultimately the ocean.
Residential activities such as lawn maintenance, pest control, fertilizer application, exterior washing and other activities have the potential to contribute pollutants to creeks and channels. As part of the City of Orange's outreach program, the City uses a variety of tools such as brochures, posters, videos, cleanup days, community events, bus shelter advertising, and public service announcements, to assist City residents on how they can implement Best Management Practices to reduce pollutants that enter the storm drain system.
School Children Through the use of educational brochures and posters (see below), classroom curriculum, activity books, videos, local events, cleanup days, and partnerships with community groups and businesses, school age children in Orange are learning about the importance of protecting the environment and water quality.
Brochures The educational brochures listed below have been developed for countywide use to help protect water quality. The brochures are free and are available from most City facilities including, City Hall and libraries. The brochures cover a variety of topics and contain information that can be used by residents and businesses to minimize pollutants that enter the storm drains.
The City of Orange's Public Education program has been designed to supplement the countywide effort to reach as many local residents and businesses as possible. The City of Orange is committed to minimizing the pollutants that enter its storm drain system. Most residents do not know that water that enters the storm drains is not treated and is discharged directly into nearby creeks and channels and ultimately the ocean. 
