Brochures

Montgomery County Environmental Services offers many different services and outreach programs. Take a look at our brochures for more information about specific programs. Please call 937-225-4999 for more information.

• Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control (PDF)
  Backflow is the undesirable reversal of flow inside a potable water system, which can pollute or contaminate the public potable water system. This can happen when there is a loss of pressure in the public water system, such as during a main break or when a fire hydrant is in use. A cross-connection is any piping that could allow polluted or contaminated water into the potable water system. Learn what steps you can take to prevent these nuisances from occurring.
• Cold Weather Plumbing Tips (PDF)
  Don't let frozen pipes ruin your winter fun! Follow these tips to avoid expensive plumbing repairs.
• Community Pride Cleanup Supply Trailer (PDF)
  The Community Pride Cleanup Supply Trailer and Neighborhood Pride Trailer are available for loan to Montgomery County residents and community groups free of charge. The trailers are stocked with tools to help residents remove debris, pick up litter, landscape overgrown areas, and plant trees or flowers. Montgomery County will deliver and pick up the trailers for free. The trailers are loaned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Lorelei Hagans or call 937-781-3065 to reserve a trailer or get more information.
• Environmental Crimes Task Force (PDF)
  The Environmental Crimes Task Force is a partnership between local municipalities, enforcement agencies, and regulatory organizations whose goal is to work with residents, businesses, and the tire industry to promote proper tire storage and disposal, catch illegal dumpers, and ensure successful prosecution of illegal dumping cases. To report an environmental crime, please call 937-225-HELP (4357).
• Got Sewer Backups? Get Help with the Foundation Drain Disconnect Program 
  Montgomery County Environmental Services sponsors the Foundation Drain Disconnect Program, which provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to homeowners to help protect against sewer backups. Typical plumbing work may include:
  • Installing plumbing and valves;
  • Disconnecting downspouts, floor, foundation, and sump drains from the sanitary sewer;
  • Installing a sump pump and wet well.
• Inspecting for Leaks: A Helpful Checklist (PDF)
  Water leaks can waste hundreds of gallons of water and lead to unexpectedly high water and sewer bills. Homeowners are still responsible for paying for water lost through leaks. Follow this checklist to check for leaks and prevent unexpectedly high water bills.
• Montgomery County Environmental Learning Center (PDF)
  The Montgomery County Environmental Learning Center is a state-of-the-art education facility, featuring hands-on, interactive exhibits and a green parking lot. The center educates citizens about environmental sustainability and conservation in the Montgomery County region - water, recycling, energy, wastewater, and solid waste.
• Solid Waste District Resource Guide (PDF)
  Montgomery County Environmental Services manages the Montgomery County Solid Waste District, which provides waste disposal services for Montgomery and surrounding counties. We also provide recycling, waste reduction, and litter prevention programs for Montgomery County schools, communities, and businesses.
• Water Reclamation: Montgomery County Eastern Regional Water Reclamation Facility (PDF)
  The Eastern Regional Water Reclamation Facility is owned by Montgomery County. Each day, the facility safely treats and discharges approximately 8 million gallons of wastewater into the Little Miami River watershed. The facility is operated and maintained 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a dedicated staff of operators, electromechanical maintenance technicians, technical and administrative support staff.