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Thursday, September 09, 2010
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Stormwater is a dirty word!

Stormwater runoff is rainwater that flows over land and directly into local creeks and larger waterways.  Stormwater runoff is NOT TREATED and is the #1 source of surface water pollution.

Stormwater pollution finds its way into where we fish, where we swim, and what we drink.  Everything that goes into our storm drainage system - pet waste, grass clippings, fertilizer, pesticides, litter, heavy metals, etc. - makes its way straight to waterways like creeks, rivers, and oceans. Stormwater pollution is our biggest source of water pollution. It all adds up. It all comes back. 

You're the solution, now that you know where it goes!
 

Which sewer system?

The storm drainage system transports stormwater runoff from streets and property directly into our waterways. The storm drainage system includes storm drains, drainage ditches, pipes, culverts, retention ponds, wetlands, creeks, etc. Remember, stormwater runoff is not treated!

The sanitary sewer system, also known as the wastewater treatment system, routes all wastewater from houses and buildings, to the wastewater treatment plant. The wastewater is treated and cleaned before being discharged into the Cape Fear River. 
 

Stormwater 101

Click on Stormy the Fish
to view the Stormwater 101
slide show.


Stormwater is a Dirty Word
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Schedule a Speaker

Call 343.4777 to schedule a stormwater education speaker for your HOA or community group!

 

Stormwater Definitions

Impervious Surface 
Any surface that water cannot soak into such as a driveway, street, or rooftop. The more impervious surface in a watershed, the more polluted stormwater runoff.

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