Stormwater Management

“KEEP IT CLEAN, WE ALL LIVE DOWNSTREAM”

Stormwater, what is it exactly?  Stormwater is simply rainwater that runs off of impervious surfaces such as buildings, roads, parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks.   The more impervious surfaces we develop, the more runoff we create. 

So where does stormwater go if it runs off of impervious surfaces and doesn’t soak into the ground?  Stormwater flows directly into the stormwater system, picking up everything in its path. It goes untreated to our creeks and streams, which lead to either the Catawba or South Fork River.   The stormwater system is comprised of storm drains, catch basins, pipes, culverts, drainage ditches, grass swales, and ponds.   All of these structures work together to manage the increased flows of stormwater runoff. 

City of Belmont Stormwater Management works to:

• Increase public awareness of stormwater issues
• Prevent or reduce flood risks
• Protect the quality of water in our creeks and lakes
• Maintain public storm drainage systems in City streets and City rights of way only (no state roads, private roads, or private systems)

To improve the quality of our creeks, streams, and lakes, we:

• Investigate spills or illegal dumping
• Enforce ordinances designed to protect water quality
• Educate residents and businesses about pollution prevention