Phrases with «urban runoff»

"Urban runoff" refers to water that flows over the surfaces in cities and towns, such as streets, rooftops, and sidewalks, collecting pollutants and debris along the way. This runoff can then enter waterways such as rivers or lakes, potentially harming the environment and contaminating the water. Full definition

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Sentences with «urban runoff»

Experts say careful planning of developments, homes and buildings can alleviate nearly all the contamination from urban runoff. (scientificamerican.com)
Most of these problems are caused by urban runoff, sewage water and untreated water from waste water treatment plants. (treehugger.com)
Heavy downpours can overwhelm New York's antiquated 19th - century sewer systems, the miles of pipes and tunnels that carry away wastewater and, when overtaxed, divert billions of gallons of raw sewage and contaminated urban runoff into the rivers, lakes and the ocean. (discovermagazine.com)
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Phrases with «urban runoff»

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