Effects of Pollution

Listed below are some of the major impacts of stormwater pollution.

The Plan requires several new Ordinances to prevent silt and trash in water runoff from construction activities. An important part of the Plan is to inform and educate the citizens as to how they can help keep the water clean by not putting trash in the ditches, using fertilizer wisely, and preventing litter.

Quality of Life Uncontrolled stormwater pollution affects the way a stream or other water body looks and smells, making it a less pleasant place to be or live near.

Drinking Water Stormwater pollution can impact our surface waters which directly impacts the source of our drinking water.

Habitat Rivers, lakes and streams can be come contaminated by pollutants, which impacts the fish and other aquatic life living there.

Recreation Polluted runoff can affect the rivers, lakes and stream where we like to swim, fish and play.

Stormwater Info

• Stormwater Management Plan
• Intro to Stormwater Pollution
• Sources of Pollution
• Effects of Pollution
• The Water Cycle
• 10 Things You Can Do