BUILDING/PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
What is stormwater?
Stormwater is rain and snow melt that runs off
surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways, and
parking lots. Stormwater carries sediment, oil, grease,
nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants into storm drains
and then, untreated, into nearby waterbodies. Because most
stormwater drainage systems provide no treatment, preventing
contamination of stormwater is crucial to ensure that
pollutants do not enter waterways. Improperly managed
stormwater runoff is also a leading cause of flooding, which
can lead to property damage, cause road safety hazards, and
clog catch basins and culverts with sediment and debris.
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