Stormwater Information
Stormwater is rain or snowmelt runoff that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage facilities and storm water systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater runoff is the most common cause of water pollution affecting steams, lakes, rivers and groundwater. Unlike pollution from industry or sewage treatment facilities, stormwater pollution is caused by the daily activities of citizens. The following links will help educate you about the effects of stormwater runoff on the environment and the actions you can take to mitigate these impacts.
- EPA Stormwater Program Overview
- Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4's)
- EPA Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
- Make Your Home the Solution To Stormwater Pollution [pdf]
- Turf101: Best Management Practices for Greener Lawncare [pdf]
- After the Storm pamphlet [pdf]
- Storm Event Equivalent to Rainfall Calculator [pdf]
- EPA Kids Page
- Protecting Water Quality From Urban Runoff [pdf]
- Stormy Weather: Clean Water Begins and Ends with You [video]
- Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Management
- Solutions for Clean Water and Healthy Natural Resources
- DEP Southeast Regional Office
- DEP Bureau of Watershed Management
- West Nile Virus Fact Sheet [pdf]
- Environmental Management Assistance Program
- Montgomery County Planning Commission [videos]
- Montgomery County Conservation District
- Montgomery County Water Resources Plan
- Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
- Township Stormwater Map of Improvements [pdf]
- Springfield Township Watershed Map [pdf]
- Springfield Township Watershed Brochure [pdf]
- State of Streams in Springfield Township [pdf]
How you can help:
Please report the following activities to the Township if they are observed:
- Sediment leaving a construction site
- Spills such as chemicals, gas, diesel or oil
- Illegal dumping activity into streams or storm sewers (Dial 911)
- Sanitary sewer overflow
- Dry weather flows from outfall pipes into streams (please allow 72 hours after a rain event to report)
- Dumping or composting of firewood or leaves along stream embankments
- Storage of firewood or other loos materials along stream embankments
During Normal Business Hours (M-F 8:30 - 5:00): 215-836-7600
During all other hours: 215-836-1600