| FAQ's |
Answers |
| What is storm water? |
Rain water that does not infiltrate into the ground or evaporate
and enters the storm drain system. Storm water eventually empties into our
creeks and tributaries.
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| Where does it go? |
Water entering the storm sewer system through a catch basin or
storm drain flows directly to a creek or tributary. It does not go
into a
treatment facility prior to discharging into surface water.
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| Why do we need a storm water management program? |
Non-point
source pollution is carried into our surface water by way of rain into the
storm sewers. This pollution adversely impacts water quality, threatens
aquatic life, becomes concentrated as it advances up the food chain
producing harmful effects.
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What should I do if I observe someone dumping oil or another
contaminant into a storm sewer? |
Contact Jennifer Pyle at the Department of Environmental Health
& Safety immediately, 302-831-8475. If after regular business
hours (8:00-4:30 Monday through Friday) contact Public Safety
302-831-2222. If the incident occurs off campus, you should contact DNREC
Emergency Response Hotline 1-800-662-8802.
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What is a watershed and why is it important? |
A watershed is the area of land that drains to a particular body
of water and ultimately to the sea. We all live in a watershed. To learn
more about watersheds, please click on the Center for Watershed
Protections Webpage |
