Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Stormwater
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Stormwater
Stormwater is rain and melting snow that runs off surfaces that cannot readily absorb water. These surfaces include rooftops, pavement, compacted gravel lots, and even frozen ground. Stormwater runoff picks up pollution, can cause erosion, and flooding problems. These problems occur when we alter the land and change the way water moves through the landscape.
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Stormwater
As stormwater flows towards receiving waters such as streams, lakes, rivers, or soaks into the aquifer, it picks up pollutants. These pollutants include, but are not limited to, ground sediment, airborne dust, pet waste, oil, grease, fertilizers, chemicals, and litter.
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Stormwater
- keep your storm drains and grates clear of leaves and debris
- pick up pet waste
- limit the use of chemicals at home and work
- consider low impact development (LID) techniques like rain gardens, porous pavement, and rainwater harvesting that keep the water onsite
- plant a tree