When it rains and snow melts, stormwater flows over pavement and other surfaces, picking up pollutants such as debris, vehicle spills, animal waste, fertilizers, and chemicals. These pollutants are carried in runoff from the land surface, to storm sewers, and eventually to local rivers and streams without being treated.
How can stormwater be managed?
Effective stormwater management starts by controlling runoff at the source, at our homes and properties. This includes both source control efforts such as removing pet waste and reducing fertilizer use and implementing stormwater control measures to capture and treat runoff.