TAPP - Think About Personal Pollution

09/10/2026

Fresh cut, nowhere good to go. 🌿

Every time you mow, grass clippings can end up in the gutter. The gutter leads to the storm drain and then straight to our lakes. When clippings decompose in waterways, they release nitrogen that fuels algae blooms, robs fish of oxygen, and turns clear water green.

The fix? Keep me on the lawn.

✅ Let clippings grass cycle back into the turf (free fertilizer!)
✅ Rake into garden beds as mulch
✅ Compost alongside fall leaves (nitrogen + carbon = perfect combo)

❌ Don't blow clippings into the street or storm drain

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Learn more at TAPPwater.org

09/02/2026

Leaves are starting to fall… but where they land
matters. 🍂

When yard debris ends up in the street or storm drains,
it doesn’t just disappear, it flows straight into our
waterways. That means more pollution, clogged drains,
and harm to local wildlife.

This season, take a moment to keep leaves out of the
road by bagging or composting them and following your
city’s yard waste pickup guidelines.

08/14/2026

Protect our lakes and rivers from pollutants in soap, detergents, metals and motor oil. Wash cars on the grass using phosphate-free biodegradable soap or go to a commercial carwash, where they recycle water and send it to treatment systems. Our local waterbodies will thank you!

Learn more at: https://tappwater.org

08/10/2026

Blowing grass clippings into the street? Patty sees it.
Those clippings don’t disappear—they get swept into
storm drains and end up in our waterways.

Keep them where they belong by leaving them on your
lawn to naturally break down, or bagging them for
proper yard waste pickup. 🍃

07/30/2026

Patty’s on the lookout 👀 and she spotted a problem.

Pet waste left behind doesn’t just disappear, it gets washed into storm drains and straight into our lakes, carrying harmful bacteria with it.

In a city with thousands of dogs, those small moments add up quickly.

Bag it, bin it, and help protect Tallahassee’s water. To learn more, visit https://tappwater.org/pet-waste

06/25/2026

Patty is watching! 🍃 Our nosy neighbor has noticed yard debris ending up in storm drains.

The problem? Storm drains flow directly to our rivers and streams. Leaves and grass clippings clog drains, pollute water, and harm wildlife.

Check her approved list to be a neighbor Patty is proud of!

06/09/2026

I tried to warn them. Now half of the fertilizer is washing into our lakes, causing algae blooms.

Wait 2 days after rain to fertilize, Tallahassee. 🌿

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

This week community members and City staff worked together to restore the rain garden at Frenchtown Heritage Hub. Funding from the Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Community Grant and volunteer efforts made it possible to revitalize the beautiful garden. Stop by to visit the garden, and learn more at www.tappwater.org

06/04/2026

Ready to level up your yard game? 🎯

Each of these simple actions prevents pollution from reaching our waterways. It’s time to screenshot, share, and start marking boxes!

Who's getting BINGO first?