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What is storm water runoff?
Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent storm water from naturally soaking into the ground. Storm water can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, animal waste, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, or river. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. Storm water pollution is one of Indiana's greatest threats to clean water.
Storm Water Rule.
In 1999 the Environmental Protection Agency passed the Storm Water Phase II Final Rule. The purpose of this rule is to establish requirements for storm water discharges from municipal storm water systems so that public health and the water environment are protected. Under this rule the Town was required to apply for a Storm Water general permit through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Speedway received their permit on December 30, 2003.
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- Public Participation & Involvement
- Illicit Discharge Elimination
- Construction Site Runoff Control
- Post Construction Runoff Control
- Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping
Related Pages
| Storm Water Phase II | Stormwater Collection System Map | Erosion & Sediment Control Ordinance |
| Post Construction Runoff Control Ordinance | Illicit Discharge Ordinance |
Department News
- Earth Week 2010 Schedule of Events
Published: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
A complete list of Earth Day events for the town of Speedway. - Gerrard-Allison Construction Update 3-15-10
Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March 15, 2010 updates to the Gerrard-Allison Sewer upgrade construction. - 3-9-10 Gerrard Allison Construction Update
Published: Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Current construction updates for the residents of Speedway and beyond...
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