STORMWATER - Did you know...

• Storm drains do not remove pollutants from stormwater and were designed for the specific purpose of draining water from sidewalks and streets to prevent flooding?
• Water entering storm drains after it rains, picks up what is on the surface and carries it directly to our local rivers and streams untreated?
• Tire wear, deteriorating brake pads, leaks of motor oil, antifreeze, battery acid, fuel, car waxes, degreasers, radiator flushes, and rust preventatives can all contribute to stormwater pollution?
• Grass clippings, leaves, pet waste, fertilizers, soaps, detergents, cigarette butts, and other debris are considered pollutants that get washed into storm drains and on into our local rivers and streams?
• Pollutants that contaminate stormwater are mostly considered to be non-point source pollution (surface runoff)?
• 16 times more stormwater runoff is produced by a one acre parking lot than is produced by a meadow of the same size?

PLEASE HELP AND DO YOUR PART TO KEEP STORMWATER CLEAN!

DO NOT DISPOSE OF WASTE OF ANY KIND IN STORM DRAINS!

Incident Reporting

 

• To report illicit discharges and spills
• To inquire, share concerns about local construction activities
• To request information concerning local construction activities

 

Richmond Sanitary District Switchboard (765) 983-7450
Mailing address:
Richmond Sanitary District
2380 Liberty Avenue
Richmond, IN 47374

Stormwater Eduction Links

Natural Resources Education Center - NREC
- Links to Hoosier Riverwatch and Project WET

Cleaning up our Nation's Rivers
- Living Lands and Waters

Environmental Protection Agency
- Stormwater Information