Stormwater Management is important to everyone as it attempts to protect our precious waterways.
What is Stormwater?
Stormwater starts as water from the sky. The water includes rain, snow, and hail. Once the water comes into contact with the ground it is call runoff. Once this water hits the ground it becomes contaminated with things like: dirt, fluids from automobiles, household chemicals, fertilizers, road salt, asphalt roofs, and any other debris that this water may come into contact with as it travels to the stormwater sewer.
Why is Stormwater a problem?
The problem is the contaminated stormwater runoff travels through the storm sewers directly into lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers without receiving any treatment. This affects everyone’s ability to use the water for swimming, drinking, and fishing. This contaminated stormwater runoff also affects the quality of aquatic life habitats.
Is there an Ordinance that covers Stormwater Management?
Yes. St. John has Ordinance 1432 which covers Stormwater Management. Ordinance 1432 was adopted on November 16th, 2006.
Good Stormwater Neighbor
There are a few informational items that are available below or in Town on how to be a good stormwater neighbor.
- Informational Brochures
- Audio Clips – These Audio Clips are from the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Committee
How do I contact someone if I see a problem or have a comment?
Please contact the Town for questions.
Stormwater Resources
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
- INDOT Construction Stormwater Management Field Guide
- Find out if my stream is healthy
- Learn about how I can improve water quality
- Learn about wetlands
- Learn about household hazardous waste
- Learn about composting and how to do it
- Learn about blue-green algae
- Read a watershed success story
- Where can I Recycle
- Report a water quality program
- Penn State – How can I Be a Good Stormwater Neighbor
- Waste Tire Management