Stormwater Information

Stormwater Facts

Soil and silt in the water increase water temperature and murkiness, which harm fish and their food supply.
Decaying leaves and organic materials in the storm drain increase bacteria and mosquito production and decrease oxygen essential for fish life.
Fertilizer from your lawn can cause excessive algae growth and oxygen depletion.
One gallon of oil in the storm drain can pollute up to one million gallons of storm water.
Our wastewater is cleaned and treated before it goes into the creek. Storm water runoff flows through the storm drain system and into the creek untreated.
The three largest sources of storm water pollution are: herbicides and pesticides from agriculture, urban runoff, and sediment from construction sites.

Fact Sheet: Sanitary and Storm Sewers

Rain Barrels For Your Consideration

Rain Gardens For Your Consideration

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Tip Sheet

What Happens When It Rains

What is Storm Water

When Cars Leak Fluids

When Pet Waste is Left on the Ground

When You Fertilize Your Lawn Improperly

When You Wash Your Car on Pavement