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'But it’s all natural!'
April 10, 2019 — The air flows thick with pollen every Spring as nature proclaims, “I’m alive and ready for the new year.” The ensuing blanket of yellow brings groans of dismay and the noise of a power washers running as people try to wash the unsightly pollen and other detritus off houses, vehicles, driveways and white picket fences. This is a natural response to: “Hey… it’s dirty and needs washing!” “Is there a problem with washing my house? It’s all natural!” Actually, it all depends on how you wash the house. Gasoline is all natural too, but learning to handling gasoline safely is necessary because of certain dangers it presents. Similarly, washing outside structures presents certain hazards to the environment... MORE

Pollen mixed with runoff flow through drainage areas at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. 628th Civil Engineer Squadron asks that residents be conscious of where their runoff goes when they spray off houses and vehicles during pollen season.