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What is Stormwater?

April 26, 2017stormwater

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What is Stormwater?

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Stormwater is water from precipitation that flows across the ground and pavement when it rains or when snow and ice melt. The water seeps into the ground or drains into the catch basins of storm sewers. Collectively , the draining water is called stormwater runoff.

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Stormwater is runoff that is a direct result of precipitation. It flows in concentrated forms (pipes, gutters, channels, etc.) and diffuse forms (sheet flow) over or within all land forms. Stormwater infiltrates into the soil and becomes ground water, is used by vegetation or flows into lakes or streams as surface flow.

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Pollutants carried by runoff from rainfall and storms threaten Clearwater’s lakes, creeks and bays. This “stormwater” floods our streets and roads. Many of our homes are inundated during major storms.

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Stormwater is the water that flows down the gutter into the storm drain and out to the creek during rainfall. However, not all water that flows into our creeks comes from rain. Non-stormwater runoff comes from a variety of places, including over-watered lawns and hosed-down driveways.

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Stormwater is the water not absorbed by the ground or impervious surfaces that runs off our community after a rain event. Saturated ground or impervious surfaces such as roofs, driveways, and streets all increase the amount of water which will ultimately make its way to the rivers and streams that flow through our community. This water can carry along with it material deposited on the surface including fertilizers, pesticides, gas & oil residues, etc. This material can be deleterious to the receiving waters.