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Board issues stormwater reminder and weighs outfall netting with county partners
Summary
During the board's "stormwater moment" members urged residents to prevent vehicle fluids from entering drains and discussed outfall netting and possible help from Warren County Soil and Water.
The meeting opened with the board’s monthly “stormwater moment,” in which staff reminded residents that oil and other vehicle fluids that run off streets and driveways enter storm drains and can reach streams, lakes and drinking-water sources.
Board members urged residents to check vehicle leaks, recycle used oil and avoid dumping near storm drains. The board also discussed a suggestion to install catchment netting at a stormwater outfall to trap trash and debris; members said Warren County Soil and Water and county monitoring of outfalls could be asked to evaluate feasibility and maintenance needs.
Why it matters: stormwater runoff carries oils and trash into local water bodies. The board said low-cost physical controls plus regular maintenance could reduce visible trash and improve water quality, but noted equipment durability and maintenance responsibilities would need to be defined.
Next steps: staff said they will follow up with Warren County Soil and Water to explore netting and monitoring options for high-visibility outfalls and include the item in MS4 planning as appropriate.
