tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385359808043148998.post1964467919640774989..comments2024-03-28T03:23:42.275-04:00Comments on Digital Notebook: This Town is Going to the Dogs...Evan Brandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00978107579447279224noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385359808043148998.post-52481575111125552182013-04-20T08:15:52.439-04:002013-04-20T08:15:52.439-04:00As pathetic and disgusting as this is to look at o...As pathetic and disgusting as this is to look at on the streets, sidewalks and tree wells dog waste carries viruses, bacteria and parasites that can harm the health of humans. There is even greater, less obvious, harm to the natural environment. Pet waste is picked up by storm water, goes into the storm drains and ends up in rivers and streams. As it decays it consumes oxygen causing harm to fish and other aquatic wildlife. The EPA has alot to say about that. <br /><br />http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/index.cfm?action=factsheet_results&view=specific&bmp=4<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7385359808043148998.post-80251277232504021782013-04-19T11:14:25.045-04:002013-04-19T11:14:25.045-04:00I agree it's ridiculous how many people are wa...I agree it's ridiculous how many people are walking their dogs around and not cleaning up after them! No bags on them or nothing. It's pathetic and disgusting. I should start taking pictures of you lazy dog owners and sending them into the newspaper! You don't think we can see you out of our windows!!!?? Do you want crap all up in your yard, or where you get out of your car on the side of the street to step in poop?! Or your kids playing and stepping in because you're too lazy and irresponsible!? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com