Precipitation that falls on impervious surfaces, such as streets, drains to storm sewers and eventually to lakes and rivers. Pollutants such as sediment and phosphorus are carried with the runoff water. Management of stormwater runoff entails intercepting and treating the runoff water.
This page provides general information on stormwater. The following articles are primarily written for non-stormwater professionals. Most pages have numerous links and images to illustrate basic concepts.
Stormwater for non-technical audiences
- What is stormwater and why does it need to be managed?
- Capturing rainwater and preventing runoff
- How is stormwater regulated and managed?
- How does stormwater affect lakes and rivers?
- Stormwater runoff as a source of pollution
- Stormwater and urban flooding
- Managing stormwater – a homeowners guide
Freddy the Fish Teaches About Stormwater
- Common stormwater treatment practices.
