Holomua Elementary School is located on Keaunui Drive between Laupai Street and Iroquois Pt. Road in Ewa Beach.
When it rains, water flows over the campus and streets carrying the pollutants it picks up into storm drains. Storm drains are not connected to the wastewater treatment plant. Therefore, the pollutant water flows directly into our streams and ocean.
Holomua Elementary participates in the federal government’s effort to keep our streams and oceans clean and eliminate pollution discharge. We have Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit and conduct activities and projects throughout the year to involve and educate people about pollution prevention.
When it rains, pollution such as litter, pesticides and household chemicals eventually end up in the ocean. This effects all of us because water is essential for life here in Hawai'i and we spend a lot of time playing in the ocean or eating seafood from the ocean. As a community, we can work together to make sure that our water resources are protected. We have provided some information about water pollution and things we can do to prevent water pollution.
10 Ways to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution
- Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks and gutters
- Never dump anything down storm drains or in streams
- Vegetate bare spots in your yard
- Compost your yard waste
- Use least toxic pesticides, follow labels and learn how to prevent pest problems
- Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces; consider a rain garden to capture runoff
- Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway
- Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil
- Pick up after your pet
- Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly
Remember: Only rain down the drain!!!
