T U S C A L O O S A A R E A

STORMWATERMANAGEMENT GUIDE

COMMON STORMWATER POLLUTANTS

Water Quality Equals Quality of Life

For More Information Or

To Report A ProblemVisit Our Website At:

www.ttownstormwater.comOr Call:

CITY of TUSCALOOSA Josh Yates - 248-5380

TUSCALOOSA COUNTYBob Cunningham - 345-6600

CITY of NORTHPORTJohn Powell Webb - 339-7000

SEDIMENT Dirt and Sand

DEBRIS Grass Clippings, Cigarette Butts, Trash, Plastic

HEAVY METALS Lead, Mercury

HOUSEHOLD WASTEAntifreeze, Gas, Oil, Pesticides, Fertilizers, Paint

POLLUTANT

Flooding due to blocked ditchesand storm drainsChoked streamsthat cannot supportfish or animals

Polluted lakes and rivers

Fish that are unsafe to eat

Increased water treatment costsPolluted groundwaterFish kills and polluted waterways

IMPACT

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UNIVERSITY of ALABAMA Hal Barrett - 348-5905