September 21-25, 2020

In December 2017, Ohio University was granted a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from the Ohio EPA. In June that year, the City of Athens also received an MS4 permit. These permits required development and submission of a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP). Ohio University submitted their SWMP in conjunction with the City of Athens.

The SWMP contains 6 minimum control measures, one of which is Public Education. Ohio University suggested several Public Education measures to meet the EPA's requirements, including the celebration of Pollution Prevention Week on campus. 2020 will be the fourth Pollution Prevention Week celebrated on Ohio University's campus.

All events are free and open to the public, except marked with an asterisk (*). All events are tentative and are subject to change based on weather conditions.  Check Ohio University Office of Sustainability Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@OHIOsustainable) and the City of Athens Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, (@cityofathensoh) The Government Channel and YouTube for Pollution Prevention Week postings and videos!

City of Athens Government Channel employees will also be conducting "Word on the Street" video interviews during the week, asking residents questions about water. View last year's "Word on the Street" videos below:

• Pollution Prevention Week:  Tap Water vs. Bottled Water
• Pollution Prevention Week:  Where does your water come from?

Pollution Prevention Week Events

Monday, Sept. 21:

• Pollution Prevention Kickoff, location and time TBD
• Pollution Prevention Challenge, all week, online instructions 

Tuesday, Sept. 22:

• Socially Distant Storm Drain Marking with Ohio University Ecohouse residents, TBD

Wednesday, Sept. 18:

• Socially Distant Storm Drain Marking with Ohio University Climate & Sustainability Ambassadors, TBD 
• "Word on the Street" interviews about storm water by The Government Channel
• Virtual Sustainability Film though the Athena Cinema, Ohio University Sustainability Film Series, 7:00 pm

Thursday, Sept. 19:

• Educational event by the Athens Soil & Water Conservation District, time and location TBD
• "Word on the Street" interviews about storm water by The Government Channel
• Socially Distant Storm Drain Marking with Ohio University Climate & Sustainability Ambassadors, TBD 

Friday, Sept. 20:

• "Let's Talk Trash: What's Recyclable in Athens?," Display, by Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, City of Athens Office of Code Enforcement and Community Development, OHIO Campus Recycling & Zero Waste

Ohio University, the City of Athens, and the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank the following partners: Athens Hocking Recycling Centers, Ohio University Office of Sustainability, City of Athens Government Channel, and the Ohio University Sustainability Film Series.