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Stormwater
 What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is water from either rain or snowmelt that runs off roads, parking lots, roofs, yards,
etc.and into stormwater pipes, ditches and culverts.
Why Should we be Concerned with Stormwater?
Stormwater is polluted water. As it flows over land it becomes contaminated with debris, chemicals,
and sediment. This contaminated water is then directly discharged into waterbodies that we use for
drinking, swimming and fishing.
What are some of the Effects of Stormwater?
- Combined urban runoff and storm sewer discharges are the third leading cause of impairment to lakes and the second leading cause of impairment to estuaries.
- Sediment in rivers and streams can cloud the water, making it difficult or impossible for plants to grow and killing fish.
- Excess nutrients in our waterbodies can cause algae blooms. When the algae die, they decompose and lower oxygen levels in the waterbody. Low oxygen levels impair aquatic organisms.
- Household hazardous wastes such as pesticides, fertilizers, motor oil, paint, etc. will poison aquatic life once they enter waterbodies.
- Polluted stormwater will pollute our drinking water.
What is the Town of Manlius doing?
- The Town of Manlius is working with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNYRPDB) to apply for grants to help offset the costs associated with developing its Stormwater Management Program. Please visit the CNYRPDB Syracuse Urban Area Phase II Stormwater website for more Stormwater information.
- The Town of Manlius is in the midst of developing it's NYSDEC mandated Stormwater Management Program. The Program will be implemented in stages over the course of the next 3 years.
- The Town of Manlius requires developers to mange, control and treat stormwater from new developments.
- The Town of Manlius Highway Department currently manages and executes a street sweeping program.
- The Town of Manlius is planning several activities to increase public awareness and participation of stormwater issues.
- The Town of Manlius will be adopting a stormwater management ordinance.
What can I do?
- Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly.
- NEVER dump ANYTHING down a storm drain.
- Seed bare spots in your yard.
- Direct runoff from your roof away from paved areas.
- Check your vehicles for leaks of any kind and always properly recylcle used motor oil.
- Pick up after your pet.
Who can I contact at the Town?
Town of Manlius
Codes Enforcement Office
301 Brooklea Dr.
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-8619
Where can I learn more?
Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board SUA Phase II Stormwater
New York State DEC Stormwater Information
US Environmental Protection Agency - Nonpoint Source Pollution
The New York State Water Resources Institute
US EPA Stormwater Program Homepage
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