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Stormwater runoff occurs when rain or melted snow flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground.
Storm drains collect rain water and snow melt. Anything that enters a storm sewer is discharged untreated into bodies of water we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. Only rain should go into storm drains, and not the following:
Remember the motto, "Only rain down the drain."
Don't forget that Household Hazardous Waste and Used Motor Oils must be recycled and disposed of properly. For more information on proper disposal of these products check out Summit Reworks Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.
The City provides services to facilitate stormwater flow:
Report stormwater problems to the Street Department by calling 330-633-5130.
The Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (Summit SWCD) serves Tallmadge and all of Summit County providing local leadership for soil and water conservation and raising the "Environmental IQ" for residents of Northeast Ohio.
Visit the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District website to learn more about the Summit SWCD urban and backyard conservation.
Watch this video on watersheds from Summit SWCD: https://youtu.be/t3LfYy8qLko
Read the label. Check the weather forecast before applications, and don't apply fertilizers or pesticides when there is rain predicted. Avoid using fertilizers or pesticides near wellheads or within 75 feet of waterways.
If fertilizers or pesticides are improperly applied, they can wash off your lawn into storm drains and directly to our lakes, rivers, and the ocean. These chemicals can contaminate your drinking water, as well as kill fish, wildlife, and plants.
You, your landscaper, or your gardener need to sweep up and clean up the pavement and sidewalks after applications to make sure fertilizer doesn't end up in the storm system.
Don't forget that Household Hazardous Waste and Used Motor Oils must be recycled and disposed of properly. For more information on proper disposal of these products check out Summit Reworks Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.
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