Phrases with «stormwater runoff»

Stormwater runoff refers to rainwater or melted snow that flows over the ground and does not get absorbed into the soil. Instead, it collects in streams, rivers, or drains and carries along any pollutants or debris it encounters along the way, which can cause water pollution and flooding. Full definition

Sentences with «stormwater runoff»

  • «I will continue to support their efforts because green roofs help improve the quality of our region's critical water resources, particularly by reducing stormwater runoff in highly urbanized areas.» (prweb.com)
  • Among the uses of the compost is the filtration of stormwater runoff from water before it returns to the water table. (wxxinews.org)
  • They focused on three policies for climate adaptation: restrictions on coastal development, limits on outdoor residential water use and regulation of stormwater runoff from residential property. (sciencedaily.com)
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