Dog Poop Isn't Just a Nuisance — It's a Water Pollution Problem

Most people think of dog waste as an unpleasant part of pet ownership. It's messy, it smells bad, and nobody enjoys cleaning it up.

But dog poop is more than just a nuisance. When left on the ground, it can become an environmental problem that affects our entire community.

When it rains, pet waste doesn't simply disappear. Stormwater can carry bacteria, parasites, nitrogen, and phosphorus from dog waste into storm drains, streams, lakes, rivers, and other local waterways. Unlike water that enters a treatment facility, stormwater runoff often flows directly into the environment.

Many people are surprised to learn that dog waste is considered a source of water pollution. While some assume pet waste acts as a fertilizer, the reality is quite different. Dog waste contains excess nutrients that can contribute to algae growth and poor water quality, along with harmful bacteria and parasites that can impact both people and wildlife.

The good news is that preventing this type of pollution is simple: pick up after your dog and dispose of the waste properly.

At Big Business Scoopers, environmental stewardship is one of our core values. Every yard we clean is one less source of pet waste that could wash into local waterways during the next rainstorm. While our primary goal is to help our customers enjoy cleaner, healthier yards, we're also proud to play a small role in helping keep New Jersey's communities cleaner.

For more than 23 years, we've been helping pet owners stay on top of one of the less glamorous parts of dog ownership. It's a simple service, but it can make a meaningful difference for your property, your neighborhood, and the environment.

Because cleaner yards don't just look better—they help create cleaner waterways, too.