What problems does it cause?

Stormwater can carry harmful nonpoint source pollutants, cause flooding, erode topsoil and stream banks, and destroy marine life habitats. In an area with natural ground cover, only 10% of rainwater becomes runoff. The rest is absorbed or evaporates. In urban areas, up to 55% of rainfall can become storm water runoff.

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1. What is an Illicit Discharge?
2. What is stormwater runoff?
3. What problems does it cause?
4. Why are the storm water and sewer systems separate?
5. What is nonpoint source pollution?
6. What is impervious surface area?
7. How did the city determine impervious surface area?
8. What can I do to reduce pollution in stormwater runoff?