What solutions exist to solve stormwater problems?
Solutions to stormwater runoff include stormwater ponds, regional stormwater facilities and community education programs. Stormwater problems can be reduced or prevented through responsible and efficient practices of homeowners, businesses, the public works department and pollution prevention programs.

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1. Isn't stormwater runoff natural and harmless because it only consists of rainwater?
2. Are sewers and storm drains the same thing?
3. What solutions exist to solve stormwater problems?
4. What kinds of pollutants are found in the storm drain system?
5. What is NPDES?
6. Why doesn't the city build a stormwater treatment facility?
7. What is the City of Manhattan doing about illegal dumping into storm drains?
8. I have seen markers on storm drains. What do they mean?
9. Is it OK to wash my car in my driveway?
10. Is it OK to wash or sweep leaves, grass, soil and/or other natural elements down the storm drain?
11. Is it OK to wash out my paintbrushes or similar items in the gutter?
12. Is it OK to leave pet waste on the ground?
13. Why should I care about what goes down the storm drain?
14. What can I do to make a difference?
15. What happens if I see someone dumping trash, oil, etc., into a storm drain?