PRESSURE WASHING Runoff Pollutes BEFORE PRESSURE WASHING • Absorb oil spots with kitty litter (or other absorbent) and sweep up • Sweep up and dispose of trash, debris and dirt • Place sandbags in path of water to slow flow and drop debris • Place filter fabric on storm drain to catch debris. Anchor fabric with gravel bags • Place spill boom to absorb oil in wash water WHILE WASHING • Use cold water only (no soap or chemicals) • Only discharge filtered water to storm drain AFTER WASHING • Carefully remove filter fabric and gravel bag or spill boom barrier • Sweep up and dispose of accumulated debris All storm drains in Kirkland flow to the nearest creek, lake or wetland. It is illegal to allow pollutants to enter a storm drain and/or surface and groundwater (KMC 15.52). Property owners, businesses, and/or responsible parties can be subject to fines (KMC 1.12.200). Kirkland Public Works Storm & Surface Water Division Call: (425) 587-3900 All storm drains in Kirkland flow to the nearest creek, lake or wetland. Tools to protect the storm drain while pressure washing: • Filter fabric • Gravel bag • Spill boom • Sandbags Need technical assistance or have questions about stormwater pollution prevention? Visit kirklandwa.gov/stormwater or contact Kirkland Public Works at 425-587-3800 Have wash water with oils, paint, concrete or other contamination? Call the King County Haz Waste Help Line at 206-296-4692 for proper disposal information You must have a City of Kirkland license prior to doing business in Kirkland. Visit kirklandwa.gov/Business for more information Kirkland Public Works Storm & Surface Water Division 10-2021