Why manage stormwater?

Without proper stormwater management, rain events may result in flooding on roads and properties throughout the Village, leading to property damage and dangerous road conditions. Stormwater run-off must be channeled through a system of pipes, ditches, catch basins and storm drains before being safely discharged into local streams and rivers. Even if a specific property has never flooded, the stormwater that flows from the property still contributes to the overall flow and must be managed so that it does not cause flooding downstream on property or roads.

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1. Why manage stormwater?
2. What is an “impervious area”?
3. What is the difference between the stormwater system and sanitary sewer system?
4. Why should I care about stormwater?
5. How is stormwater regulated?
6. What is the Village doing to address stormwater?
7. How can I better manage stormwater run-off at home.
8. What is a Post Construction Best Management Practices (PCBMP)?