"Storm runoff" refers to the water that flows from rain or melted snow during a storm. It occurs when the ground cannot absorb all the water, leading to excess water running off and flowing into rivers, streams, or other bodies of water.
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«storm»
«runoff»
Sentences with «storm runoff»
- Using these practices, thousands of gallons of storm runoff can be reduced, keeping pollutants out of our rivers, streams and lakes. (www2.erie.gov)
- The surface alterations lead to greater storm runoff [145] with likely impact on downstream flooding. (journals.plos.org)
- The surface alterations lead to greater storm runoff [145] with likely impact on downstream flooding. (journals.plos.org)
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