Stormwater Education

Hobart is promoting pollution prevention activities and education as part of this program. The below educational brochures are available at City Hall:

The following additional educational resources are available for viewing to learn more about stormwater.

Education Programs 

Classroom Water Quality and Conservation Opportunities 

The City of Hobart and the Hobart Stormwater District is committed to providing quality stormwater and water conservation education opportunities to every student in the school systems that serve the residents of Hobart. We offer fun and creative activities for the classroom to foster awareness and good stewardship in our youth. For information or to schedule an activity in your classroom, please contact the MS4 Coordinator or MS4 Educator at 219-942-3619.

Need a Speaker for your Civic Organization? 

The Hobart Stormwater District invites the opportunity to speak with your civic groups regarding stormwater. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting the MS4 Coordinator at 219-942-3619. 

Stormwater for Kids

Below you will find videos, songs, games and activities that are designed to give children a greater understanding of the stormwater pollution problem and of how water continues in a never-ending cycle. 

POLLUTION VIDEOS

WATER CYCLE SONGS 

ACTIVITIES 

What can you do to prevent stormwater pollution? 

  • Clean up your property. Properly dispose of outdated or unused household chemicals stored in your basement, garage, or barn by taking them to Hobart Public Works Facility, 1840 IN-130, Hobart, IN 46342, or the Lake County Solid Waste Management District. Do not store these materials outdoors. 
  • Recycle used oil, automotive fluids, batteries, and other products. Do not dispose of hazardous products in storm drains, alleys, or the ground. This pollutes the water supply. 
  • Reduce the number of fertilizers, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals that you use. Buy only what you need so that you do not have to dispose of leftovers. Read all the labels and follow directions. 
  • Sweep up debris, rather than hosing down areas. 
  • Clean up after your pet and dispose of pet waste in a trash container or toilet. When left outdoors, pet waste contributes bacteria and nutrients to stormwater.
  • Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on an unpaved surface to reduce the amount of dirty, soapy water entering storm drains and waterways. 
  • Cover piles of soil and mulch being used for landscaping projects. 
  • Prevent debris from entering nearby storm drains when conducting outdoor home improvement or landscaping projects. 
  • If you have a septic system, have it serviced regularly. Make sure it is not connected to the storm sewer or polluting a creek or body of water 
  • Drain your swimming pool only when a test kit shows non-detectable levels of chlorine. o If you spill chemicals, oil, or fuel, clean it up with absorbent materials (for example kitty litter). Do not let it soak into the ground. Place absorbent in the trash.