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What is Stormwater Management?
Stormwater Management is the effort to reduce runoff of rainwater or melted snow into streets, lawns and other sites, and to improve water quality. In developed areas, solid surfaces such as pavement and roofs prevent rain and snow from naturally soaking into the ground.
Why is stormwater infrastructure important?
Water Quality and Quantity. Water Quality: Stormwater runoff from urban areas delivers pollutants— including pathogens, nutrients, sediment, and heavy metals—to our streams, lakes, and beaches. ... By retaining rainfall from small storms, green infrastructure reduces stormwater discharges.
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