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DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
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What is Storm Water Runoff?
Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snow melt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent storm water from naturally soaking into the ground.
The Effects of Pollution.
Polluted storm water runoff can have many adverse effects on plants, fish, animals, and people:
Sediment can cloud the water and make it difficult or impossible for aquatic plants to grow. Sediment can also destroy aquatic habitats.
Excess nutrients can cause algae blooms. When algae die, they sink to the bottom and decompose in a process that removes oxygen from the water. Fish and other aquatic organisms can't exist in water without low dissolved oxygen levels.
Bacteria and other pathogens can wash into swimming areas and create health hazards, often making beach closures necessary.
Debris - plastic bags, six-pack rings, bottles, and cigarette butts - washed into water bodies - can choke suffocate, or disable aquatic life like ducks, fish, turtles, and birds.
Household hazardous wastes like insecticides, pesticides, paint, solvents, used motor oil, and other auto fluids can poison aquatic life. Land animals and people can become sick or die from eating diseased fish and shellfish or ingesting polluted water.
Polluted storm water often affects drinking water sources. This, in turn, can effect human health and increase drinking water treatment costs.
Why is Storm Water Run Off a Problem?
Storm water can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into storm sewer systems which flow into the Darby Creek, which flows into the Delaware River, which ends up in the Delaware Bay. Anything that enters a storm water system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. In the last year the street sweeper has removed 78 tons of debris off our streets in Sharon Hill. Most of that trash could have ended up in the Delaware Bay.
Helpful Tips to Prevent Storm Water Runoff Pollution
Mow High - set you mower at the highest setting to create deeper root systems. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to fertilize naturally.
Water Deeply - and only when necessary. Water at cool times of the day to prevent fungus growth and water evaporation. Consider using a soaker hose instead of a sprinkler.
Use Fertilizers and Pesticides Wisely - test the soil and apply only what is needed.
Reduce Mowable Lawn Size - create more garden areas using native plants. these areas increase storm water infiltration and wildlife habitat.
Compost or Mulch Yard Waste - don't leave it in the street or sweep it into storm drains or streams.
Cover piles of dirt or mulch being used in landscaping projects.
Pet Waste - When walking your pet clean up and dispose of the waste properly. Flushing is the best method as it then goes into the sanitary sewer system and not into storm drains.
Auto Care - Use a commercial car wash that treats or recycles water or wash your car on you yard so the water infiltrates into the ground. Repair leaks and dispose of used auto fluids and batteries at designated drop-off or recycling locations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STORM WATER MANAGEMENT VISIT THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AT WWW.DEP.STATE.PA.US
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Trash Collection
PLEASE HELP KEEP SHARON HILL CLEAN BY NOT PLACING TRASH OUT FOR COLLECTION UNTIL 6:00 PM ON THE NIGHT PRIOR TO COLLECTION
Recycling Collection
May 7th & 21st
June 4th & 18th
July 2nd & 16th
August 6th & 20th
If you are in need of a yellow recycling can, please stop by Borough Hall during normal business hours.
The cans are free to residents.
PLEASE NOTE: Brown, green, and clear glass can be voluntarily recycled using the collection igloos
located in the borough parking lot behind the Sharon Hill Public Library.
The Sharon Hill Public Library has a recycling container located in the parking lot
behind the library. This container can be used to recycle paper including junk mail, books, and shredded paper. Shredded paper must be in a plastic trash bag.
Contact the library with any questions.
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DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
Delaware County Intermediate Head Start is here to serve the community, families and children of Delaware County. It is our focus to meet all the aspects and values of each child and family. We recognize the importance that you as parents bring to our program. If you have a child between the ages of 3-5 and are interested in preschool services, please call (610) 938-9000 ext. 2208 to find out which of our 13 locations are convenient for you. We have two centers located near you in Sharon Hill. We look forward to serving you and your family. For More information visit our website at www.dciu.org/headstart
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Sharon Hill Borough Council has made available to all residents of Sharon Hill a multi-purpose security light bulb. The bulb acts like a regular bulb until needed in an emergency. When in distress, just flicking the light switch on and off activates the light bulb's emergency beacon, causing it to flash on and off continuously. The emergency beacon deactivates by turning the light switch off. Placed in a fixture outside the home, it can help emergency personnel locate a home quickly. It also can be used inside the home or building. The bulb is guaranteed to last 2,000 hours. It is visible at night as far as the eye can see and visible to 125 yards during the day.
The bulbs normally sell for $19.95. Sharon Hill purchased 400 emergency beacons for $6.00. Any resident of the borough can purchase one for $6.00 at Borough Hall.
Any senior citizen, 65 years of age or older, and is a resident of Sharon Hill will be eligible for one FREE beacon.
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The Sharon Hill Police Dept. is currently sponsoring Project Child Safe and is offering free gun locks to borough residents. Please contact the Police Dept. at 610-237-6200 for further information.
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The Sharon Hill Fire Company under the direction of Chief William Benecke has obtained free smoke detectors from WPVI-TV, for any resident who wishes free smoke detectors for any resident who wishes to have one. Simply call 610-583-7302 and leave your name and address.
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(All meetings held at Borough Hall 250 Sharon Ave)
Caucus Meeting - May 15th - 7:30 p.m.
Council Meeting - May 22nd - 7:30 p.m.
SUMMER MEETINGS BEGIN
Caucus Meeting - June 26th - 7:30 p.m.
Council Meeting - June 26th - 8:00 p.m.
Caucus Meeting - July 24th - 7:30 p.m.
Council Meeting - July 24th - 8:00 p.m.
Caucus Meeting - August 28th - 7:30 p.m.
Council Meeting - August 28th - 8:00 p.m.
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