Storm water : Is water that
originates during precipitation
events. Such as rain, snow, hail,
ect.. Storm water that does not soak
into the ground becomes surface run
off. This water either flows
directly into surface waterways
(creeks, lakes) or is channeled into
storm drains, and ditches which
eventually carries the water into
water ways that discharge into
rivers and lakes where we get our
drinking water.
This water is entering our streams
and lakes untreated; therefore we
need to take measures to prevent
this water from getting
contaminated.
It is the goal of this department to
maintain the cities storm water
permit in compliance with all local,
state and federal laws, and to keep
our waters of the state safe and
clean for generations to come.
Common contaminates include but are
not limited to:
Fertilizers, pesticides, fluids from
leaky cars and equipment, sediments
from construction and exposed dirt,
litter and debris, pet waste,
There are things, we can do as
individuals, to help keep our water
clean and safe for generations to
come,
here are a few:
Properly dispose of house hold
chemicals , Keep garbage cans
covered
Keep grass and yard waste out of
gutters , Recycle and compost when
you can
Use proper BMP's on construction
sites, Repair leaking automobiles
and equipment.
The City of Lowell is obligated
under law to try and keep our water
resources uncontaminated, there are
rules and regulations that we all
must adhere to:
C.W.A. Clean Water Act
www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cwa.html
N.P.E.D.S. National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System
www.epa.gov/region6/water/npdes/sw
A.D.E.Q. Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality
www.adeq.state.ar.us
Benton County
www.co.benton.ar.us
479-271-1083
Boston Mountain Solid Waste District
www.bmswd.com 479-846-3005
U of A
www.uaex.edu/washington/podcast/default.htm
Beaver Water District
www.bwdh20.org
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