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Stormwater Program |
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| What is Stormwater? |
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Stormwater is the water flow that results from rainfall or melting snow.
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| What is Stormwater Runoff? |
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Stormwater runoff is water from rain or melting snow that runs off across the land instead of infiltrating into the ground.
Stormwater runoff is unfiltered or untreated water that reaches our streams, lakes, creeks and oceans by flowing across impervious surfaces.
Impervious surfaces like streets, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground.
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| What is the Problem? |
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When it rains, it drains.
Stormwater can pick up dirt, oil, grease, pesticide, chemicals, and other pollutants as it travels.
Polluted stormwater is also called "nonpoint source pollution" because the pollution problems come from many different sources as opposed to a "point source" such as a factory.
Stormwater runoff does not flow into the sewer and to the wastewater treatment plant for clean up.
Polluted stormwater flows right into our fresh water rivers, streams, creeks, and other water sources.
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| Common Pollutants: |
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Pesticides |
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Litter |
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Sediment |
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Fertilizer |
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Dirt |
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Pet Waste |
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Grease |
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Oil |
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Lawn Clippings |
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Salt |
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Another concern is Illicit Discharge:
An illicit discharge is any non-allowable discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer system that is not made up of entirely storm water.
The exception is waters used for firefighting operations and those allowed under NPDES permit.
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| Sources of Illicit Discharge: |
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Sanitary Wastewater |
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Radiator Flushing Disposal |
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Effluent from Septic Tanks |
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Laundry Wastewater |
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Carwash Wastewater |
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Spills from Roadway Accidents |
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Improper Oil Disposal |
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Improper Disposal of Auto and Household Toxics |
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| What Can You Do to Help? |
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| To Submit a Complaint |
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You can submit a complaint or concern about an illicit discharge to the Stark County Health Department at 330-493-9904 and ask for a Phase II representative.
You may also call the Road Department at 330-492-3423.
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You can also protect your drainage areas.
Examples of drainage areas are: gutters, catch basins, curbs, ditches, storm drains, manmade channels, and roads with culverts.
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