What has impervious area got to do with water quality?
Historically, impervious area has been the primary method used in computing storm water charges nationwide. This method for establishing storm water fees has been challenged a number of times in court and has been upheld. The amount of runoff from a property during a storm does reflect the potential for pollutants and sediment to be carried to our lakes and streams.
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