Improving Stormwater Management
Poorly managed stormwater runoff is one of the principle causes of impairment throughout the watersheds of Chester County. The ultimate and collective purpose of comprehensive stormwater management is to accommodate planned growth in a manner that protects public safety and maintains the natural hydrologic characteristics of the watersheds and sustains ground water recharge, stream baseflows, stable stream channel processes and geomorphology conditions, the flood carrying capacity of streams and their floodplains, and ground water and surface water quality — to the maximum extent practicable.
Post Construction Stormwater Management Model Ordinance
The Model Ordinance presents a comprehensive compilation of components necessary for effective stormwater management, and it reflects a moderate level of restrictions in its numeric standards. The components included are based on technically sound principles and represent the best and most responsive balance of inputs received from a wide range of technical resources and stakeholders.
Public Education Brochures
The following four public education brochures have recently been published:
Valley Creek Integrated Stormwater Management Plan
The Chester County Water Resources Authority is developing the Valley Creek Integrated Stormwater Managment Plan.The Integrated Stormwater Management Plan will integrate two distinct studies into a comprehensive plan to manage stormwater from new development and redevelopment while identifying and providing recommendations for watershed restoration and preservation.
Links to useful stormwater sites
The following sources provide further information on managing stormwater in a more sustainable manner.
