• Pure rain or snowfall plus anything it carries along with it.
• As stormwater flows, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants to storm drains.
• Unlike sewage, stormwater is not treated.
• Stormwater flows directly from our streets to waterways, inhabited by fish and other aquatic animals and plants.
Get Educated on Stormwater!
Visit the following sites to learn more about stormwater, watersheds and
taking care of our enviroonment through simple and easy healthy habits.
Healthy Habits
Leaves and Yard Waste
Septic Systems
Stormwater Pollutants
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection - Stormwater Frequently Asked Questions
US Environmental Protection Agency - Stormwater
Think Again, Think Blue!
CT River Watershed Council
Westfield River Watershed Association