NEWS

10 Things you can do to Reduce Stormwater Pollution

  1. Never dump anything down a storm drain or in a creek
  2. Use fertilizers sparingly
  3. Vegetate bare spots in your lawn
  4. Use a mulching lawn mower in lieu of bagging
  5. Consider pest management techniques
  6. Consider the use of rain gardens
  7. Consider taking your car to the car wash
  8. Repair fluid leaks in your vehicles
  9. Pick up after your pet
  10. Proper septic system maintenance

Graphic Credit: Allen Engineering and Science, September 2025

About the City of Brandon

Founded in 1831, the city of Brandon was named after the first native Mississippi governor, Gerard Chittocque Brandon. Since its inception, Brandon has grown from a 40-acre tract town to an over 26-square-mile city. The City of Brandon now has over 23,000 residents. Her residents enjoy large-city amenities while not losing the small-town charm.

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