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Stormwater pollution from point sources and nonpoint sources is a challenging water quality problem. Unlike pollution from industry or sewage treatment facilities, which is caused by a discrete number of sources, stormwater pollution is caused by the daily activities of people everywhere. Rainwater and snowmelt run off streets, lawns, farms, and construction and industrial sites and pick up fertilizers, dirt, pesticides, oil and grease, and many other pollutants on the way to our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Stormwater runoff is our most common cause of water pollution. Because stormwater pollution is caused by so many different activities, traditional regulatory controls will only go so far. Education and outreach are key components to any successful stormwater program. [Source: US EPA]
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In response to this problem, the EPA has developed a wide array of outreach materials for public use. They also provide information on stormwater regulations, permits and applications, and guidance documents produced for industrial facilities, construction sites, and communities.
Visit the EPA's Storm Water Program website for a wealth of information including Outreach Materials and Reference Documents.
In the future, this site will present case histories of storm water projects, a tech guide to provide technical assistance information, a storm water literature review, a photo tour of storm water problems and solutions, and links to other helpful storm water sites.
Be sure to check back for updated information! |
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