The document summarizes topics from the May 5, 2010 News to Use Podcast including how to properly discharge pool water, the Tim Harmon 5K Run/Walk on June 26th, Bike to Work Day on May 21st, and a call-in TV program "Your Community, Your Call" on May 13th. Improperly discharging pool water can harm aquatic life and cause flooding by being oxygen deficient, rapidly discharging too much water, and not de-chlorinating or adjusting pH levels. The Tim Harmon 5K supports alcohol and drug services and registration is $20 before June 11th and $25 after. Bike to Work Day has 9 Fairfax County pit stops offering free bike tune-ups for comm

1. News to Use Podcast May 5, 2010

2. Topics May 5, 2010: Discharge pool water. Tim Harmon 5K Run/Walk. Bike to Work Day. “Your Community, Your Call.”

3. Discharge Pool Water Improperly discharged pool water: Often results in fish kills. Harms aquatic plantsand animals. Causes stream bankerosion and floodingof personal property.

4. Discharge Pool Water Pool water is oxygen-deficient: Discharging directly into a stream or storm drain may result in dead fish and the loss of aquatic insects that inhabit the stream system.

5. Discharge Pool Water Be careful discharging pool water: Rapidly discharged water can cause erosion of the stream bed and banks, especially in smaller receiving streams.

6. Discharge Pool Water Prior to discharging swimming pool water: De-chlorinate the water; let it stand untreated for at least seven days. Ensure that the pH of the pool water is close to the pH of the receiving stream. (usually close to pH 7, but should be tested first) Remove excess sediment and leaves.

7. Discharge Pool Water Prior to discharging swimming pool water: Know where the discharged water will flow so it doesn’t flood your basement or affect your neighbors’ property Discharge the water soit does not directly entera storm drain or a stream.

8. Discharge Pool Water Prior to discharging swimming pool water: Discharge the water over a grassy area to slow it down and aerate it Discharge the water at a slow rate (over 24 hours is best) so it does not erode stream banks downstream of the pool.

9. Discharge Pool Water Stormwater Planning Division703-324-5500. Commercial swimming pool operators should contact the Fairfax County Health Department at 703-246-2300.

10. Tim Harmon 5k Run/Walk Saturday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Alcohol and Drug Services. Registrations received by June 11 are $20; June 12 to race day, $25. www.timharmon5k.org703-934-8756

11. Bike to Work Day Friday, May 21 9 Fairfax County pit stops. Local bike shops will provide free bicycle tune-ups. Register online at www.waba.org. Department of Transportation,703-877-5600.

12. “Your Community, Your Call” Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m.: Live, call-in Channel 16 TV program. For homeowner and condominium association directors, managers and members. Call 703-818-1445 duringthe show with questions.

13. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/getfairfax 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329).