What is Stormwater?
- When it rains, water hits the grass, trees, roads and sidewalks.
- When it hits the grass, the rain goes into the ground.
- When it hits the sidewalks, roads and buildings, the rain runs into the street and becomes stormwater.
- Stormwater runs down the street and into storm drains which flows into the rivers, lakes and streams.
- Along the way it picks up Pollutants.
Associated Documents
- Stormwater Information
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Other Helpful Links
- Stormwater Educational Videos