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- Stormwater is the runoff that occurs during and after a rain event.
- Stormwater is carried downhill and eventually enters creeks, lakes and
rivers.
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- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Oil and grease
- Road salt
- Solvents
- Raw sewage
- Silt
- And other solids and chemicals that find there way into the water
system.
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- Storm water runoff carries pollutants into rivers, streams, and lakes.
- Storm water runoff causes erosion.
- Can result into long term environmental problems
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- Not just a local problem, but a global issue
- 40% of U.S. water bodies are polluted.
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- Fish kills
- Destruction of wildlife habitat
- Loss of aesthetic value
- Impaired recreational areas
- Contaminated drinking water supplies
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- The City of Springdale has been required by federal law to obtain an
permit and follow the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) guidelines.
- The 5-Year permit was received on April 7, 2003 and implementation began
at that time.
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- A Result of the 1972 Clean Water Act
- Purpose is to protect and improve the quality of rivers, streams and
lakes from “non-point” sources of pollution.
- Some non-point sources are:
- Stormwater washed off streets, parking lots and lawns
- Sediment and waste from construction sites or stream bank erosion
- Runoff from agricultural activities
- Illicit discharges to storm drains
- Failing septic systems
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- Public education and outreach
- Public involvement/participation
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination
- Construction site storm water runoff control
- Post-construction management
- Pollution prevention/good housekeeping
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- Better water quality
- Cleaner environment
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