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Stormwater

Rainwater landing on the ground can produce a problem for your property, for neighbors and for your township or borough. Here’s a summary of the challenges in less than 60 seconds and a deeper dive viewing our region as part of the Chesapeake Bay Basin.

Forty percent of streams in Chester County are impaired -- meaning they receive more pollutants each year than natural systems can absorb and still provide the environmental services on which we depend.  Use this map to see whether streams near you are impaired or are meeting standards set by federal and state regulations.

Here’s a classic 2-page introduction to how we cope with stormwater runoff in Chester County and a detailed guide to managing stormwater on your property.