Stormwater

Who is affected by this advisory? Any property owner who has not applied for or been granted an exemption and remain connected to the combined or separate sewer system in violation of subsection 681-11. Sewer Connections. A person who is convicted of an offence may be liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $100,000 for a subsequent offence. All contraventions of the bylaw are reviewed and determined on a case by case basis. IMMEDIATE ACTION…

How is michigan trying to stop the spread? Well, since 1993, ships who travel from ocean-to-ocean, have been required to replace their ballast water with ocean water before entering the Great Lakes(National Wildlife Federation). This proves that people are trying to eliminate the spread of invasives, and that this is a big issue. This process is known as ballast water exchange. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fully eliminate all of the estimated 160 new invasive species, carried over to the Great…

Rachel Drain, in the vicinity of a former HMU. MW-1 is adjacent to the location of unlined wastewater ponds from the 1980s and 1990s and next to the IWTP. MW-9 is in the down-gradient corner of the facility, south of the Perkins Drain and north of a stormwater swale for the facility. It is considered a down-gradient…

annual growth rate of 6%, is the fastest –growing population among Great Lakes jurisdictions. Even though growth can bring economic benefit to the this province, but it can also put stress on the ecosystem. For example, insufficiently treated urban stormwater, and even treated sewage, put unwanted phosphorus and contaminants into the Lakes. 6. In what ways could You participate in this project/reserve/organization you are reviewing? There is a lot of opportunity to participate and support on…

of the existing culvert, where Ruthven Street crosses East Creek. This $4.48 million project, which is part of the East Creek Master Plan, is being funded by the State Government. 2.4. Goggs Street stormwater upgrade (including James to Herries Street channel works) Installation of a new stormwater network in Goggs Street, as part of West Creek channel works to provide improved flood mitigation. Upgrades to the channel involve constructing a retaining wall on the eastern side and provision of…

The Farnsworth House is mainly know as a glass pavilion sited on stilts that takes advantage of the surrounding landscape which makes it one of the best examples that show the strong relationship between architecture and nature. The house is one of Mies’ iconic projects where the main structural elements used are steel and glass. The house is defined by eight white I-shape steel columns that support the frameworks of the roof and floors. The house is raised 5 feet and 3 inches off the ground…

Do Urrbrae Wetlands Improve Water Quality? Wetlands have multiple beneficial functions that helps the environment. They provide flood control, absorption of pollutants, improvement of the water quality, collection of stormwater for irrigation, and edible food. Wetlands also provide a habitat for multiple species, increasing the biodiversity. (Department of environment and energy 2016). The catchment area of the Urrbrae wetland is around 400 hectares which is a large amount considering the…

Urban Runoff Urban runoff is a relatively recent concern, but it is not an insignificant issue. Urban Runoff can cause health problems, it can be toxic to aquatic life, and can be a danger to the air we breathe. The reason we know that this is an issue is because for the last twenty or so years urban areas have invested billions of dollars for water treatment facilities to control the water pollution. This issue started when people realized that when it rains or the snow melts it gets into the…

Discharge from both Lynn and Swampscott enter King’s beach at the Stony Brook outfall. This discharge includes both stormwater and wastewater. In 1991, secondary treatment of wastewater became optional in Lynn, so the wastewater that runs into the waters and sand at King’s beach is not likely to have received secondary treatment. Bacteria counts fail to meet standards for both ambient water quality and are higher than allowed for safe swimming. Further, the stream that runs across the beach is…

pipes to rivers or lakes. Waste disposal pipes can be another example. Non-point source: Release of potential pollutants from a range of activities without a single or definite source. Agricultural facilities can be considered as non-point sources. Stormwater runoff, especially during heavy rainfall, in agricultural land/farmland may contain harmful substances such as pathogens and nutrients, and then enters waterways. Also, sedimentation is one of the main form of non-point source pollutions. …