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Stormwater discharges are generated by runoff from land and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during rainfall and snow events that often contain pollutants in quantities that could adversely affect water quality. Most stormwater discharges are considered point sources and require coverage by an NPDES permit. Point Sources Point source pollution is generated from pollutants that enter a body of water directly from a specific sourc, usually a pipe. These are generally discharged as a result of agricultural, industrial or municipal activities. The point sources of pollution typically include:
Non-Point Sources Non-point source pollution is generated from a variety of sources. The pollutants are indirectly deposited. As runoff travels, it picks up and carries man-made and natural pollutants, tranferring them into the various water sources. Non-point sources include the following:
The primary method to control stormwater discharges is through the use of best management practices (BMPs). Detailed desciptions of structural and vegetative BMPs that apply to construction activities can be viewed on the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) website or by simply clicking here. A detailed desciption for post-construction facilities can be viewed through the Georgia Stormwater Managment Manual's website or by simply clicking here.The primary method to control stormwater discharges is through the use of best management practices (BMPs). To better promote the involvement, stewardship and education of its citizens, Newton County has provided links to two websites. We greatly encourage Newton County residents to visit these websites and become more familiar with stream health, indicators and the parameters that are used when assessing streams. 1. Please visit the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service's Stream Visual Assessment Protocol to learn more. 2. Residents can also explore the US EPA's Rapid BioAssessment Protocols to begin their introduction to the excitement of stream quality monitoring.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: View local environmental monitoring in Newton County. View up-to-date weather forecast for Newton County provided by NOAA National Weather Service. Want to know more about stormwater discharges from construction sites? Click on the available link to view the Environmental Protection Agency's detailed information on this prevalent problem in Newton County to better educate yourself.Are you curious to view more about stormwater and specific regulations that are applied to it? To view more on this, visit the U.S. E.P.A. A riparian buffer flyer is being sent out to Newton County residents via water and sewer bill notices. This educational flyer explains the benefits of a healthy forested stream buffer. Click here front and back to view flyer!
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 July 2011 ) |