What is Stormwater?
However, hard surfaces — such as pavement, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and roofs — especially in urban areas, can prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground, which can lead to flooding and erosion of downstream water courses, such as rivers and streams. That’s why the City works diligently to maintain its vital stormwater infrastructure – such as catch basins, storm sewers and stormwater management ponds – to help prevent this from happening.