Lebanon Stormwater Department
Stormwater Facts
- Soil and silt in the water increase water temperature and murkiness, which harm fish and their food supply.
- Decaying leaves and organic materials in the storm drain increase bacteria and mosquito production and decrease oxygen essential for fish life.
- Fertilizer from your lawn can cause excessive algae growth andoxygen depletion.
- One gallon of oil in the storm drain can pollute up to one million gallons of storm water.
- Our wastewater is cleaned and treated before it goes into the creek. Storm water runoff flows through the storm drain system and into the creek untreated.
- The three largest sources of storm water pollution are: herbicides and pesticides from agriculture, urban runoff, and sediment from construction sites.
Informational Resources
Fact Sheet: Sanitary and Storm Sewers (PDF)
General Brochure (PDF)
What is a Rain Barrel? (PDF)
Rain Barrels For Your Consideration (PDF)
Rain Gardens For Your Consideration (PDF)
Stormwater Pollution Prevention (PDF)
Tip Sheet (PDF)
What Happens When It Rains (PDF)
What is Storm Water (PDF)
When Cars Leak Fluids (PDF)
When Pet Waste is Left on the Ground (PDF)
When You Fertilize Your Lawn Improperly (PDF)
When You Wash Your Car on Pavement (PDF)
Leave it on the Lawn (Microsoft Word Document)
10 Toughest Things to Get Rid Of (Microsoft Word Document)
Lets Talk About Poop - Pet Waste (PDF)
The Cost of Clean Water (Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation)