The EPA considers dog waste a poolutant, along with herbicides, oil, grease, and toxic chemicals
Dog feces carry heartworms, tapeworms, parvovirus, giardia, salmonella, E. coli, and other bacteria and parasites
Bacteria, worms, and parasites in waste will wash away into our water supply systems, causing harm to your health
Poop from 100 dogs can contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close the bay and watershed areas within 20 miles to swimming or shell fishing
Doo’s
- Pick up and dispose of pet waste properly
- Encourage your neighbors to pick up their pet waste
Don’ts
- Assume someone else will pick up your dog’s waste
- Allow your dog to poop in water used for swimming or fishing