Frequently Asked Questions
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Stormwater Monitoring
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Stormwater Monitoring
Stormwater is what occurs following a precipitation event. Rain or snow falls on the ground and as the water moves downhill over the land it becomes "stormwater."
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Stormwater Monitoring
As water moves over yards, streets, house, driveways, etc., it picks up pollutants and carries them with it. Most runoff is directed to a storm drain that drains to the river or stream. Thus, any pollutants on the land will be carried to the river potentially harming wildlife and possible drinking water sources.
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Stormwater Monitoring
In 1987 Congress amended the Clean Water Act to require the U.S. EPA to establish requirements for storm water discharges. Phase I Stormwater regulations began in 1992 followed by Phase II in 2003. Phase I regulates industrial activity and municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) with populations of 100,000 or more. Phase II regulates MS4s serving populations less than 100,000 and construction activities.