The City of Austin storm drain marking program is a hands-on project
for volunteers who are interested in educating the public about
pollution prevention. The markers are placed on storm drain inlet
filters to remind us that rainfall runoff can wash soil, yard waste,
fertilizer, motor oil, and other pollutants into our waterways.
The City will provide your group with
all stormdrain marking supplies including tiles, glue, and a map.
Contact the Water Quality Education group to find out which neighborhoods
still need to be marked.
If your community group would like to volunteer,
call or email Water
Quality Education at 974-2550.
How to Install Storm Drain Markers
Clean Surface
 Make
sure application surface is flat, dry and free of any loose debris.
Use the wire brush to scratch surface, then sweep dust away with
hand broom.
Apply Adhesive
 Starting
1/8" from the outside edge of the marker, apply a bead of
adhesive and then work in towards the center.
Stick It!
 Apply
the marker to the application surface pushing down HARD forcing
adhesive out around the entire edge. It is important that the
entire edge of the marker is sealed to the application surface.
Helpful Hints:
 Always
wear gloves; the adhesive is very strong and toxic. - Be sure when applying glue that it is close
to the edges of the tile
- Sealing the outer edge of the tile will prevent
the tile from being removed, and water from getting under the
edges.
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