storm drain pollution Articles
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7 of the best methods for erosion control on your construction site
Erosion control is vital to the well-being of a construction site. Successful erosion control ensures a safe and healthy construction site and surrounding community. But erosion control measures can vary by cost and effectiveness, so it's essential to choose the best erosion control method. Keep Your Construction Site Safe With Effective Erosion Control Erosion poses a threat to the ...
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What is stormwater?
Stormwater runoff, water that isn’t absorbed into the ground after a weather event, is a potential water source that cities across the world have struggled with for decades. Why is coping with it such a challenge? Whether the precipitation is water or ice, its addition to the environment can be a problem, especially when a lot of it falls in a short amount of time. When this occurs in ...
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Reuse turns stormwater runoff from a problem to an asset
With so much concern about water scarcity around the world, it seems a no-brainer that rain is a good thing. But nothing’s perfect. Even something as beneficial as precipitation can have its downsides. One problem, of course, is flooding. Another problem you may not have thought of comes with stormwater runoff in urban settings. What’s the problem? In cities, buildings and pavement ...
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How Does Urban Runoff Affect Water Quality?
Urban runoff may be a term that not everyone is familiar with, but at the same time, anyone who has lived in a town or city will likely have experienced it at least once in their lifetime. It is also not to be underestimated. It is one of the biggest threats to daily life, homes and wildlife. Read on to learn more about urban runoff and how it can affect water quality in your area. What is ...
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July is Lake & Reservoir Awareness Month!
Lakes and reservoirs cover over 40 million acres of the United States. Lakes and reservoirs also play other vital and often hidden, roles. They provide drinking water and irrigation water for agricultural fields and many times a source of electricity and power generation. They also serve an important function of absorbing rainfall and runoff from land, help to prevent floods, and provide homes ...
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