news to use podcast: may 5, 2010

News to Use Podcast

May 5, 2010

Topics

May 5, 2010: Discharge pool water. Tim Harmon 5K Run/Walk. Bike to Work Day. “Your Community, Your Call.”

Discharge Pool Water

Improperly discharged pool water: Often results in fish kills. Harms aquatic plants

and animals. Causes stream bank

erosion and floodingof personal property. 

Discharge Pool Water

Pool water is oxygen-deficient: Discharging directly into a stream

or storm drain may result in dead fish and the loss of aquatic insects that inhabit the stream system.  

Discharge Pool Water

Be careful discharging pool water: Rapidly discharged water can

cause erosion of the stream bed and banks, especially in smaller receiving streams.  

Discharge Pool Water

Prior to discharging swimming pool water:

De-chlorinate the water; let it stand untreated for at least seven days.

Ensure that the pH of the pool water is close to the pH of the receiving stream. (usually close to pH 7, but should be tested first)

Remove excess sediment and leaves.

Discharge Pool Water

Prior to discharging swimming pool water:

Know where the discharged water will flow so it doesn’t flood your basement or affect your neighbors’ property

Discharge the water soit does not directly entera storm drain or a stream.

Discharge Pool Water

Prior to discharging swimming pool water:

Discharge the water over a grassy area to slow it down and aerate it

Discharge the water at a slow rate (over 24 hours is best) so it does not erode stream banks downstream of the pool.

Discharge Pool Water Stormwater Planning Division

703-324-5500. Commercial swimming pool

operators should contact the Fairfax County Health Department at 703-246-2300.

Tim Harmon 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Fairfax-Falls

Church Community Services Board Alcohol and Drug Services.

Registrations received by June 11 are $20; June 12 to race day, $25.

www.timharmon5k.org703-934-8756 

Bike to Work Day

Friday, May 21 9 Fairfax County pit stops. Local bike shops will provide free

bicycle tune-ups. Register online at www.waba.org. Department of Transportation,

703-877-5600.

“Your Community, Your Call”Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m.: Live, call-in Channel 16 TV

program. For homeowner and condominium

association directors, managers and members.

Call 703-818-1445 duringthe show with questions.

Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/getfairfa

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703-FAIRFAX (324-7329).