Stormwater is rainwater and snow melt that runs off streets, - TopicsExpress



          

Stormwater is rainwater and snow melt that runs off streets, lawns, and other sites. When stormwater is absorbed into the ground, it is filtered and ultimately replenishes aquifers or flows into streams and rivers. In developed areas, howev...er, impervious surfaces such as pavement and roofs prevent precipitation from naturally soaking into the ground. Instead, the water along with pollutants runs rapidly into storm sewer systems and eventually into streams, lakes and oceans causing flooding, erosion, habitat destruction, Infrastructure damage and contamination. If you want to know more about stormwater runoff check this video and stay tune for tips on how to you can reduce stormwater runoff from your property: youtube/watch?v=J3WOVSwIWn8
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:26:33 +0000

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