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4, Properly manage irrigation and runoff. » irrigate slowly or poise irrigate so the infiltration rate of the soil is not exc ceded. • inspect irrigation system regularly for leaks and to ensure that excessive runoff is riot occurring. * If re-claimed water is used for irrigation, ensure that there is no runoff from the landscaped area{sj. * If bailing of muddy water is required te.g. when repairing a water line leakj, do not put it in the storm drain; pour aver landscaped areas. * Use automatic timers to minimize runoff. + Use popup sprinkler heads in areas with a lot of activity or where pipes maybe broken. Consider the use of mechanisms that reduce water flow to broken sprinkler heads. ~. Properly store and dispose of chemicals. * implement storage requirements for pesticide products with guidance from the focal fire department andfor County Agricultural Commissioner. • Provide secondary containment for chemical storage. • Dispose of empty containers accord ing to the instructions can the container label. * Triple rinse containers and use rinse water as product. Properly manage pesticide and herbicide use. • Fallow ail fiederai, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use, storage, and disposal of pesticides and herbicides and training of applicators and pest control advisers. • Follow manufacturers' recammendataons and label directions. * Use pesticides only if there is an actual pest problem (not can a regular preventative schedulej. !;Then applicable use less toxic pesticides that will do the jab. Rvaid use ofcopper-based pesticides if possible, Use the minimum amount of chemicals needed for the job. • Do not apply pesticides if rain is expected or if wind speeds are above 5 mph. + Do not. mix or prepare pesticides far application near storm drains, Prepare the minimum. amount of pesticide needed for the job and use the lowest rate that will effectively control the targeted pest. • V'~henever possible; use mechanical methods of vegetation removal rather than. applying herbicides. Use hand weeding where practical. + Do not apply any chemicals directly to surface tivaters; unless the application is approved and permitted by the state. Da not spray pesticides u~rithin 1Q0 feet of open vraters. * Employ techniques to minimize off-target application (e.g. spray drift] of pesticides, including consideration of alternative application techniques. • 41Vhen conducting mechanical or manual weed control, avoid [aasening the sail, which could lead to erosion. Purchase only the amountof pesticide that you can reasonably use in a given time period. * Careful soil mixing and layering techniques using a topsoil mix or composted organic mate-ia[ can be used as a n effective measure to reduce herbicide use ar?d watering. Properly manage fertilizer use. • Follow all federal, state, and local ia~^rs antl regulations governing the use, storage, and disposal of fertilizers. * Follow manufacturers' recammendationsond label directions. * Employ techniquesto minimize off-target application (e.g. spray drift} of fertilizer, including consideration of altemative application techniques. Calibr2te fertilizer distributors to avoid excessive application. * Periodically test soils for determining proper fertilizer use. * Fertilizers should be worked into the soil rather than dumped or broadcast onto the surface, • Cweep pavement and sidewalk if fertilizer is spilled an these sus~aces before applying irrigation water. * Use slow release fertilizers whenever possible to minimize leaching 8C.' x.,337 t1~4;9Ti4'. ;°~'{ti S:7lt;kl:P7iCu 20D-25