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Rain is
an important part of nature's water cycle, but there are times it
can do more damage than good. Problems related do to storm water runoff
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Flooding
caused by to much storm water flowing over hardened surfaces such
as roads and parking lots, instead of soaking into the ground. |
| Increases
in spending on maintaining storm drains and the storm sewer system
that became clogged with excessive amounts of dirt and debris. |
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Decreases
in sports fish population because storm water carries sediment and
pollutants that degrade important habitat. |
| More
expensive treatment technologies to remove harmful pollutants carried
by storm water into our drinking water supplies. |
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Closed
lakes and beaches due to high levels of bacteria carried by storm
water that make swimming unsafe. |
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We
can help rain restore its good reputation while protecting our
health and environment while saving money for ourselves and
our community. Keep reading to find out how... |
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