Numerous features of the natural landscape trap runoff and allow rainwater to filter into the ground. Wetlands and ponds can retain significant volumes of water; forests and grasslands absorb water freely. These natural features remove pollutants and slow the rate of surface runoff. Land development often eliminates features that moderate stormwater runoff, may expose soil to erosion, and may exacerbate other negative impacts. It is, therefore, important for the MS4 to inventory, evaluate and characterize the natural, land use and development characteristics of the area. This characterization helps to establish a realistic stormwater management programs whose goal is to maintain pre-development runoff conditions.
Table Of Contents:
- Watersheds and Receiving Waterbodies
- Population Characteristics
- Development and Land Use Characteristics
Watersheds and Receiving Waterbodies:
- MS4 Watersheds:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined - Primary Receiving Waterbodies:
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Population Characteristics:
Total Population
Population Density
Number of Households
Other
Development and Land Use Characteristics:
Percent of Developed Area
Percent of Undeveloped Area
Residential Acreage
Commercial Acreage
Number of Building Permits Issued
Other