TOWN OF VINTON,
VIRGINIA
STORMWATER QUALITY
INFORMATION
STORMWATER QUALITY
INFORMATION
| Stormwater runoff and pollutants from most storm drains flow directly into our creeks, which in turn flow into the Roanoke River. The pollutants in the stormwater runoff come from many sources including: yard fertilizers, litter, automobile fluids, pet wastes, soaps from washing cars at home, grass clippings and other yard wastes, etc. These and other pollutants are harmful to drinking water and aquatic life in creeks and in the Roanoke River. |
| Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Under the NPDES, the Town of Vinton is required to apply for a Virginia Pollution Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) permit from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The VPDES permit must be renewed every 5 years and requires the Town to take steps to improve stormwater quality. Steps included in this permit are public outreach and education about stormwater runoff, continuing to sweep Town streets, increasing erosion and sediment controls that contractors must adhere to during construction, etc. |
 Click
here to view the Fact Sheet for the VPDES permit. Click
here to view the Vinton VPDES permit statement. Note:
To view the above documents, you must have the |
QUICK FACTS ABOUT
STORMWATER
- a sewer system and a storm drain system are
not the same?
These two systems are completely different. The water that goes down a sink or toilet in your home or business flows to a wastewater treatment plant where it is treated and filtered. Water that flows down driveways and streets and into a gutter goes into a storm drain which flows directly to a stream, creek, river, lake, and eventually the ocean. This water may pick up pollutants along the way which are never treated.
- there are many types of pollutants which enter
storm drains?
Some common contaminants include motor oil, pesticides, brake dust, pet wastes, paint, and household chemicals. - the effects of the storm drain pollutants
on our water can be harmful?
These pollutants can have harmful effects on drinking water supplies, recreational use, and wildlife. Some very popular beaches have even been closed because of contaminated stormwater. - there are ways you can prevent storm water
pollution?
By reading this web page and educating yourself on what causes stormwater pollution you are on the right path to preventing it. - Share this knowledge with others:
- Don't dump waste in storm drains.
- Keep yard clippings out of the street.
- Dispose of household chemicals properly - follow the directions on the package.
- Clean up oil spills and fix leaking automobiles.
- Sweep driveways clean - do not hose them down.
- Plant trees - trees improve storm water quality by preventing sediment from washing away with storm water.
- Place trash in cans with lids to prevent it from blowing away.
- Clean up pet waste.
- Wash cars over grassy areas instead of on driveways to prevent soap from going into the storm drains, or take it to a car wash.
- Don't fertilize or apply weed killers to your lawn before a forecasted rain shower that will wash the chemicals away.
LINKS TO OTHER
STORMWATER RESOURCES
AGENCY LINKS
WEB SITE ADDRESSES
Town
of Vinton Stormwater Resource List-Audio Visual ResourcesTown
of Vinton Stormwater Resource List-Environmental Agencies/OrganizationsTown
of Vinton Stormwater Resource List-Environmental Education Efforts/MaterialsTown
of Vinton Stormwater Resource List-Printed Material/PublicationsSTORMWATER PUBLICATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Several of the files
below are large files and may take several minutes to download.
We believe that you will find these documents to be very informative and worth the wait.
We believe that you will find these documents to be very informative and worth the wait.
Give
Water A Hand Insert After
the Storm Booklet
Clean Water--Everybody's
Business Brochure
Make your
home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution Foldout Brochure
Stormwater Runoff
Challenge Crossword Puzzle Placemat
Stormwater and
the Construction Industry
Stormwater Management
for Auto Recyclers
Water
Efficient Landscaping Booklet Note: To view the
above documents, you must have the
Adobe Acrobat® Reader® program installed on your computer.
To download the program for FREE, please click the link below.
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