Second Floor, City Hall
140 Main Street
Menasha, Wisconsin
54952
Phone: 920-967-3610
Fax: 920-967-5272
Stormwater_Programs_and_Information
The City
of Menasha is inviting the public, property owners, businesses,
interest groups, and other impacted parties to review and comment
on its Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4) 2009 Annual Report and
the city's MS4 Permit activities.
Written
comments, questions, and inquiries may be directed to:
Stormwater
is the flow of water that results from precipitation and runoff from land,
pavement, building rooftops, and other surfaces. Stormwater accumulates
pollutants such as oil and grease, chemicals, and bacteria as it travels
across land. The polluted stormwater ultimately ends up flowing directly
into local lakes, rivers and streams.
Why
is it important?
Since it
is not treated, stormwater can negatively impact the environment. The
accumulated pollution and toxins in the runoff can hurt the fish and plants
that live in the local waters. Higher levels of bacteria in stormwater
can also cause algae to grow, making boating, swimming, or fishing less
desirable. Stormwater can cause erosion of land areas and stream banks,
causing much damage to the area. Drinking water supplies can become contaminated,
and drainage systems can clog with sediment, which then increases maintenance
costs. Learn
more here.
Menasha's
Watershed
The
City of Menasha is in the Little Lake Butte des Morts Watershed. This
water then drains to the Fox River. To read more and see a map of the
watershed, see this DNR
website.
There
are several preventative measures that can be taken to help stop stormwater
pollution.
Here
are a few:
You can keep areas clean of
potentially harmful pollutants by not dumping your waste oil or animal
waste down stormwater drains.
You can use lawn care practices
that help protect water quality.
Use fertilizers and pesticides
in a safe manner.
Make sure household materials
are used and stored properly. Also, find out where your local recycling
and collection centers are in order to dispose of them.
