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Why should I care?
Stormwater picks up and carries all the pollutants it collects along the way. Since it is untreated, these pollutants flow directly into our creeks or tributaries, and could create water quality problems. Some aquatic organisms are very sensitive to pollution and can be harmed. These organisms are, in turn, food for bigger animals, and the cycle goes on. If the food at the bottom of the food chain is disrupted, it can have long reaching effects on plants and animals in our area.
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NPDES Stormwater Program
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What is Stormwater?
Rainwater that does not infiltrate into the ground or evaporate and enters the storm drainage system. Stormwater eventually empties into our creeks and tributaries.
2.
Where does it go?
Contrary to what some people still believe, the runoff you see on the streets does not get treated at the wastewater treatment plant. Once it enters the storm sewer system by way of a catch basin or storm drain, it eventually flows into a creek or tributary leading to a creek.
3.
Why should I care?
Stormwater picks up and carries all the pollutants it collects along the way. Since it is untreated, these pollutants flow directly into our creeks or tributaries, and could create water quality problems. Some aquatic organisms are very sensitive to pollution and can be harmed. These organisms are, in turn, food for bigger animals, and the cycle goes on. If the food at the bottom of the food chain is disrupted, it can have long reaching effects on plants and animals in our area.
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