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How is stormwater polluted?
Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow. It flows
from rooftops, over paved streets, sidewalks and parking lots, and through
lawns and storm drains. As it flows, runoff collects and transports soil,
pet waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizer, oil and grease, litter and other
pollutants. This water drains directly into nearby creeks, streams and
rivers, without being cleaned at a wastewater treatment plant.
What are the dangers?
These contaminants pollute the creeks, killing vegetation
and wildlife. Vegetation is necessary for stabilizing stream banks which
minimize bank erosion, stream migration and property damage due to stream
bank instability.
The only type of water that should be sent down the storm
drain is rain water. Any water not directly produced by rain needs to go
down the sanitary sewer so it can be treated.
How do I report stormwater pollution?
To assure our streams stay healthy and beautiful, the City
of Mission Hills encourages its citizens to promptly notify the City or
Johnson County of any observed pollutants in the storm drains. Reports can
be made to the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program by visiting their
website or by calling their hotline
at 913-715-6969.
Make a report when:
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You see someone illegally dumping anything into the storm drain
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You find dumped waste
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The drainage system is flowing during dry periods
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You notice discolored concrete next to a storm drain
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