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<br /> K <br /> I <br /> i <br /> Ju~e 5, 1997 <br /> CONTACT: Jac Long, Environmental Programs Supervisor, 682-4895 <br /> ~ Fro Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> R IMMEDIA RELEASE <br /> ~ DISC GE RV HOLDING TANKS PROPERLY TO AVOID PENALTIES <br /> AND PROTECT LOCAL WATERWAYS <br /> With s er just around the corner, the City of Eugene cautions recreational vehicle <br /> sers to dispose f holding tank wastes properly to protect waterways and avoid penalties that <br /> dould include a e and a trip to jail. <br /> i <br /> A 25-ye -old man was arrested and jailed in Eugene May 30 when he illegally <br /> discharged raw s wage from a recreational vehicle into a City storm drain near West 8th and Van <br /> wren Streets. <br /> i <br /> City sto drains flow directly to local streams, creeks and waterways. It is against <br /> deral, state, an local law to discharge or wash non-stormwater substances, including human <br /> d pet wastes, i to the stormwater collection system which includes storm drains, street gutters <br /> d open waterw ys. Under Oregon Revised Statutes, the maximum fine is $5,000 with a <br /> aximum jail se tence of one year. To report stormwater pollution, contact City of Eugene <br /> ublic Works M intenance at 682-4800. Here's a list of locations provided by the Water <br /> Pollution Contro Facility to properly empty RV holding tanks: <br /> (MORE) <br /> Public Works • Administ ation .City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />