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Stormwater Information for HomeownersHomeowner Impacts on Water QualityEven a small plot of land has an impact on stormwater. The hard surfaces on individual lots — such as rooftops and driveways — create runoff that goes into storm drains, retention basins, drainage ditches, and rivers. This runoff can pick up pollutants such as sediment, oils, and animal waste. The increased volume of runoff from these hard surfaces can put a burden on municipal and county stormwater systems. Everything we do on land impacts the watershed we live in. Illicit discharges and illegal connections to municipal storm drains or county regulated drains can also have a big impact. Local government entities are required to try and find illicit discharges and get them corrected. If you think you may have an illicit discharge, get it fixed now before it becomes a bigger problem. Funds for Rain Gardens and Rain BarrelsThe Stormwater Partnership's Rain Barrel and Rain Garden Incentive Program can help cover the cost of installing rain barrels and rain gardens for Elkhart County residents. To qualify, you must attend a workshop. The next workshop will take place on March 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, at McNaughton Park in Elkhart. For more information or to register, contact Eric Kurtz at eric.kurtz@in.nacdnet.net or 574-533-3630 ext. 3. Take the Quiz!Test your knowledge about stormwater and water quality issues by taking our Stormwater Quiz. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Things You Can DoHere are some things homeowners can do to reduce runoff and improve water quality: Maintain Your Septic System
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