Clean water is the goal.
That’s why the Richland County is reminding everyone that PUPing is our law. It keeps our water clean AND the neighbors happy.
Why Care About Dog Poo?
Our quality of life and health depends greatly on the quality of our water. Everyday activities, like picking up dog poop, can really help prevent pollution and protect our rivers and streams.
Pooch of the Week
Ginger
German Shepard Mix
Ginger is a sweet and friendly 1 year old German Shepard Mix who has the happiest wagging tail and a gorgeous smile! She is a lover of everyone she meets, including other dogs. Ginger plays very nicely with toys, is a great snuggler, and loves to share lots of puppy kisses.
Water Quality and Common Courtesy
Dog droppings can impact our groundwater, streams, and lakes. When it rains, bacteria from doggie doo can soak into groundwater, or be carried by rainwater to storm sewers which carry the flow to nearby streams. In both cases, the water is not treated at a wastewater treatment plant, and that’s not good for the environment.
Picking up after your pet is the simplest way to protect water quality and be a good neighbor.
Take the pledge and receive a FREE PUP kit!
We are grateful to our friends at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Cleveland, OH and the City of Columbus, OH for their permission to use the PUP name, the Dogs Can’t Flush video, and much of the informational content of this website.