Stormwater Management

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Stormwater Management
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StormwaterConcerns

• Sediment
• Nutrients
• Hazardous chemicals

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Stormwater Water from rain or melted snow that
does not soak into the ground
Runoff Flowing stormwater that picks up soil, pet
wastes, salts, fertilizers, pesticides, oil,
grease, yard wastes, litter and other pollutants
Becomes
But where does it all go?
To our Streams, Lakes Rivers

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Whats the Result?

• Bacteria and parasites from animals wastes
• Drinking water contamination
• Basement and lower level floodings

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Ecological Concerns

• Degradation of lakes, rivers and wetlands
• Algal growth from inputs of phosphorus
• Loss of habitat due to cloudiness of water
• Toxic chemicals threaten aquatic life

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Floor Drains and...
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STORM DRAINS
collect
more
than
rainfall...
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and empty into a nearby river or lake.
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Reduce the amount of runoff.
Minimize amount of Pavement. Serpentine or
traversing pathways.
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Direct gutters onto vegetation, rather than paved
surfaces.
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Plant a Rain Garden!

• Native soils, flowers and vegetation
• Reduces runoff from roofs or impervious surfaces
• Infiltrates rain water so garden is dry between
  rainfalls
• Low maintenance
• Provides habitat for native wildlife

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You can prevent Runoff problems!
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Reduce Pollutants in Runoff By

• Store chemicals in Secondary containment
• Properly clean chemical spills immediately
• Wash vehicles at a commercial car wash facility
• Dispose of animal wastes properly
• Clean yard debris from paved surfaces

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Manage Runoff Around Your Home By

• Seeding and topping bare soil
• Placing sediment barriers
• Minimizing paved surfaces
• Diverting stormwater from basement windows
• Directing roof drainage onto lawn or garden
• Landscape to slow water flow

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Thank You!

• Questions?