What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is rainwater and melted snow that runs off lawns, streets and other land surfaces. This runoff is supposed to be absorbed by plants and soils or make its way back to ponds and streams.
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However, more hard surfaces — such as pavement, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and roofs — especially in urban areas, prevent this runoff from naturally soaking into the ground. Stormwater has several environmental impacts, including flooding and the erosion of rivers and streams.
List of Activities
The Environmental Services department relies on the contributions of multiple departments to provide a seamless stormwater service to Vaughan citizens and businesses such as:
- Rehabilitating or replacing Stormwater infrastructure
- Monitoring and managing Stormwater infrastructure
- Planning for long-term Stormwater service needs