We treat stormwater prior to discharging it from the property?
Several factors were considered that could potentially affect the stormwater run-off from a property, such as the slope of the property, distance to natural or man-made surface water channels, remoteness, potential for contaminants in the run-off, effectiveness of detention basins, and whether treatment is applied to run-off prior to it leaving the property. Although all of these factors are important to the amount and quality of stormwater run-off generated by a property, it would be very expensive to implement and there could be a high degree of objectivity in the individual decisions. It is important to note that the stormwater fee pays for citywide improvements to the storm drain system and funds the federally mandated Stormwater Permit. Controlling floodwaters allows for transportation corridors and emergency traffic to remain unrestricted and benefits the health, safety and well being of all of Greeley’s businesses and citizens. Further, the State and the Environmental Protection
