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The
Stormwater Program - An Overview
The City’s stormwater
utility program began in 1999 to reduce flooding and to
allow the community to meet federal environmental
standards. The assessment funds are being used to
purchase property for stormwater collection and
treatment purposes. Improvement projects include
upgrades to stormwater pipes and outfalls, replacement
and upsizing of deteriorated pipes, and construction of
new stormwater retention areas.
The City is also continuing a stormwater pipe-relining
program. Rather than replace pipes, the program involves
installation of a cured-in-place liner. The process
avoids disruptive construction projects. Some 1,430 feet
of pipe has been lined at various locations throughout
the City.
The City has an active program of environmental
education, with an emphasis on stormwater pollution
prevention, water conservation, and recycling.
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