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Dog Waste Facts

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Environmental and Health Risks
  • Bacteria Load
    • A single gram of dog poop can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria.
  • Pathogens
    • It carries bacteria and parasites, including Salmonella, E. coli, roundworms, tapeworms, and giardia.
  • Water Pollution
    • Dog waste is a major contributor to stormwater pollution, with 2-3 days of waste from 100 dogs capable of contaminating 20 miles of a watershed.
  • Environmental Impact
    • It is classified as a non-point source pollutant by the EPA, comparable to oil and chemical spills.
Reality VS Opinion
  • Dog Waste is NOT Fertilizer
    • Unlike manure from herbivores, a dog's high-protein diet creates highly acidic, toxic waste that can kill grass.
  • Dog Waste does NOT Break Down Quickly
    • It can take up to 12 months to fully decompose, polluting the soil the entire time.
  • Dog Waste is NOT Harmless
    • It spreads diseases to humans, wildlife, and other pets.
Facts & Management
  • How much can one dog produce? 
    • The average dog produces about 3/4 pound of waste per day, totaling over 275 pounds a year.
  • What's the best way to remove dog waste?
    • This is where we come in :). The best practice is to pick it up and dispose of it in the trash, or flush it down the toilet (bagless).
  • Can I compost dog waste?
    • It can be composted, but only in specialized systems, not in a garden compost pile meant for vegetables.
  • How not to clean-up dog waste:
    • Mowing over dog waste is dangerous as it breaks it down into smaller particles, spreading parasites further into the yard.
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