What is Storw Wafer?  Where ToG GoToconfinve the Inforwation Flow Your community is preventing storm water pollution through a storm water management program.This program addresses storm water pollution from construction, new development, illegal dumping housekeeping practices in municipal operations. It will also continue to educate the community and get everyone involved in making sure the only thing that storm water contributes to our water is. water! Contact your community's storm water management program coordinator or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for more information about storm water management.  Storm water is water from precipitation that flows across the ground and pavement when itr rains or when snow and ice melt." The water seeps into the ground or drains into what we call storm sewers.These are the drains you see ats street corners or at low points on the sides of streets. Collectively, the draining water is called storm water runoff. 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Soil that erodes from construction sites causes environmental degradation, including harming fish and shellfish populations that are important for recreation and our economy.  weans    What Happens When I Rains?  Test Your Storw Sewer Systew Savvy! What does the storm sewer system look like in your community! Seei if) you can identify which pictures are part of the storm sewer system. (Answers are on the back.)  Restoring Rain' 's Repvtation: What EVeryone can Do To Help Rain by nature is important for replenishing drinking water supplies, recreation, and healthy wildlife habitats. It only becomes a problem when pollutants from our activities like car maintenance, lawn care, and dog walking are left on the ground for rain to wash away. Here are some of the most ways to prevent storm water pollution:  Rain is an important part of nature's water cycle, but there are times it can do more damage than good. Problems related to storm water runoff can include: Flooding caused by too much storm water flowing over hardened surfaces such as roads and parking! lots, instead ofs soaking into the ground.  important  Properly dispose of hazardous substances such as used oil, cleaning supplies and paint-never pour them down any part of the storm sewer: system and report anyone who Use pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides properly and efficiently to prevent excess runoff. Look for signs of soil and other polutants,such: as debris and chemicals, leaving construction sites in storm water runoff or tracked into roads by construction vehicles. Report poorly managed construction sites that could impact storm water runoff to back of this brochure for contact information.) Install innovative storm water practices on residential property, such as rain barrels or rain gardens, that capture storm water and it on site instead keep away into the storm sewer system. Report any discharges from storm water outfalls during times of dry weather-a sign that there could bea problem with the storm sewer Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter where pets make a mess-in al backyard or at the park-storm water runoff can carry pet waste from the land to the storm sewer system toa stream. Store materials that could pollute storm water indoors and use containers for outdoor storage that do not rust or leak to eliminate exposure of materials to storm water.  does.  Increases in spending on maintaining storm drains and the storm sewer system that become clogged with excessive amounts of dirt and debris.  Decreases ins sportfish populations because storm water carries sediment and pollutants that degrade important fish habitat.  the  your community. 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