“Thank a Water Professional” Day!
March 12, 2014 is Georgia’s “Thank a Water Professional” Day! Today – March 12, 2014 – has been designated as “Thank a Water Professional” Day by the Georgia General Assembly …
STORMWATER 101: WHAT DOES A STORMWATER UTILITY DO?
In this article, we will explain what a stormwater utility DOES for its customers, and why establishing a stormwater utility makes good sense in addressing Dalton’s current stormwater-related issues. A …
STORMWATER 101: What is Stormwater Runoff?
When rain hits impervious surfaces (solid surfaces that it cannot seep through like pavement, concrete, roofs, etc.) it creates “stormwater runoff.” This “runoff” picks up pollutants as it goes, like oil and grease, harmful bacteria, fertilizers, toxic chemicals and other contaminants which are harmful to people and aquatic life. So how do we address this increasing stormwater runoff problem? STORMWATER MANAGEMENT!