1. Small quantities of old latex paint can be dried or solidified with kitty litter and disposed of in your household trash.
2. It only takes one gallon of used motor oil to contaminate 1 million gallons of fresh water.
3. Tires can be disposed of at the local landfill.
4. More than half of all toxic chemicals released go directly on to or into the ground and soil.
5. Most of the air pollution in Wichita comes from large companies.
6. The installation or repair of an individual septic system or lagoon requires a permit from the Wichita Health Department.
7. Septic systems and lagoons never need special care or maintenance.
8. Individual well water used for drinking water should be tested yearly for nitrates and bacteria.
9. It is safe to cool hot foods like meats, soups, and other potentially hazardous items, on the counter to room temperature prior to putting them in the refirgerator.
10. In the City of Wichita, there is an animal leash law for dogs.