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When It Rains,It Drains
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Stormwater Runoff
• Water falls as rain, snow, or ice
• Most water seeps into the ground
• If the ground is saturated, frozen, or has an impermeable surface, water flows as runoff
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Point vs. Non-Point Source
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Point vs. Non-Point Source
• Point source:– Travels through a conveyance system– Regulated under permit program
• Non-point source:– Runoff that comes from a wide unspecific area– Addressed through voluntary programs
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Why is stormwater a problem?
• Human activities cause stormwater to decrease in quality and increase in quantity
• Caused by developed and disturbed land
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Where does stormwater go?
• Travels over land• Carried through Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer Systems (MS4)• Discharges into various creeks and streams• Ultimately, the creeks and streams discharge
into a larger body of water, like the Schuylkill River
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Where does stormwater go?
• Stormwater flows to storm drains along the street
• Water may carry pollutants with it
• This runoff goes to streams, rivers, lakes, and the oceans untreated
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Southeastern PA Watersheds
DARBY CREEK WATERSHED
Conestoga
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Stormwater Pollutants
• Sediment• Oil and grease• Heat (thermal pollution) • Nutrients• Bacteria• Trace metals• Toxic chemicals
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Sediment Pollution
• Sediment comes from soil erosion and from decomposition of plants and animals
• Sediment makes water cloudy
• Sediment is the most common type of water pollutant
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Sediment Pollution Prevention
• Create vegetative buffers along bodies of water
• Minimize the amount of exposed soil
• Use silt fences when disturbing soil
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Oil and Grease Pollution
• The EPA estimates that 200 million gallons of oil are improperly disposed of each year
• 1 quart of oil can contaminate 1 million gallons of water
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Oil and Grease Pollution Prevention
• Fix vehicles that are leaking fluid
• If you change your own oil, store it in a container and dispose of properly
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Septic System Pollution
• The EPA estimates that 25% of homes in the U.S. use septic systems
• Over 4 billions gallons of wastewater per day is dispersed below ground through septic systems
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Septic System Pollution Prevention
• Have septic system pumped regularly• Fix a faulty septic system• Fix faulty toilets and leaky faucets to reduce
water going through the system• Don’t overload the septic system (ex: do
several loads of laundry over several days, rather than all in one day)
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Lawn Chemical Pollution
• Lawn chemicals are fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides
• Over-application can cause toxic levels of chemicals and excessive nutrient runoff
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Lawn Chemical Pollution Prevention
• Conduct a soil test• Don’t over-fertilize• Use chemicals
according to their instructions
• Landscape with native plants
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Thermal Pollution
• Rain or snowmelt running over pavement picks up heat from asphalt and concrete
• Warm runoff raises the temperature of bodies of water
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Best Management Practices (BMPs)
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Non-Structural BMPs
• Pollution prevention and source control• Street sweeping• Stormwater collection system cleaning and
maintenance• Low-impact development and land-use
planning• Snow and snowmelt management• Public education
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Structural BMPs
• Green roofs• High density
residential areas• Grassed/porous
pavement
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Hillside Elementary
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Rain Gardens
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Rain Impoundment Basin
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Benefits of Stormwater Management
• Enhanced opportunities for recreation
• Reduced flood damage• Improved drinking
water quality• Navigational benefits• Reduced illness• Enhanced aesthetic
value