Stormwater Management
Welcome to Boone County Stormwater Management!
An Introduction to Stormwater
Though you may not have heard the term stormwater before, you have surely encountered it at some point in your every-day life. Stormwater is considered any water coming from precipitation. It may be rain, water from snow melt, or water that runs off streets, parking lots, lawns and other surfaces. Stormwater drains into natural or manmade drainage systems, such as ditches and storm sewer inlets. Neither the natural, nor the manmade drainage ways connect to the wastewater treatment plant; instead, the water is discharged directly to our streams and rivers.
The concerns associated with stormwater are comprised of two parts: the volume of water available and water pollution.
Volume
There can be problems with both too much stormwater, in the case of flooding; and too little stormwater, in the context of lacking the necessary clean water to satisfy a given population. It is important to find ways of controlling stormwater to both eliminate the possible damaging effects of flooding in a populated area, and harness and purify the water to meet any needs a population might have concerning available drinking water. While finding the proper medium is a challenge, the implications are of the utmost importance to sustaining a safe and healthy living environment for the County's inhabitants.
Pollution
As stormwater makes its way towards sewers, streams, and lakes, contamination can occur. The polluted runoff created is a danger, not only to the human populations of the area, but also the natural environments nearby. Polluted runoff can have negative consequences on an entire community. In order to avoid disrupting natural habitats of native species and keep our water sources healthy, avoiding leaking contaminants into stormwater is essential to a livable environment. This is highlighted in the enforcement of the stormwater ordinance put in place by Boone County and backed by governments at all levels.
The importance of stormwater and our ability to continue its healthy maintenance cannot be understated. While mostly unnoticed, stormwater directly affects the lives of everyone. Boone County hopes to be a helpful resource and guide towards the appropriate steps regarding stormwater!
Any questions? Feel free to contact us:
| Boone County Stormwater Management | |
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801 E. Walnut Rm. 315 |
(573) 886-4330 Phone |
www.ShowMeBoone.com Boone County, Missouri. 801 East Walnut Columbia, MO 65201 USA