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The City of Webb City has a stormwater division that strives to create and
maintain a safe environment during and after precipitation events. As our Asset Control Coordinator, Russell Ball, collects data which helps keep precipitation runoff safe and effective. In order to have a comprehensive storm water plan, we must be able to identify and locate city assets using GIS (Geographic Information System). These assets include signs, hydrants, water meters, culverts, ditches, sewer manholes, etc. The EPA has 6 requirements that must be followed in order to have a proper stormwater program: 1. Public education and outreach 2. Public participation and involvement 3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination 4. Construction site runoff controls 5. Post-construction site runoff controls 6. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping Russell also assists the code enforcement officer with stormwater-related and other issues. If you have any questions, please contact Russell Ball at 417-673-6297 or email Russell at rball@webbcity.org |
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Storm Water Department
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Russell Ball rball@webbcity.org
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Storm water and why it is a concern
What many people do not realize is this stormwater that washes down our streets, flows into storm drains and then flows directly to our ponds, creeks, and rivers. When this stormwater flow becomes polluted with eroded soils, automotive fluids, trash, and lawn chemicals, it affects our ability to use our water bodies for drinking and recreational purposes and it degrades fish and other aquatic habitats. The only way to lessen this pollution is to reduce the amount of pollutants washed away by storm water. Did You Know… The City’s storm water drainage system is separate from the sanitary sewer system (indoor sinks, toilets, etc). The sanitary sewer system drains to the wastewater treatment plant while the storm water system drains to area streams. What is Storm Water Pollution? Any toxic discharge that enters into the storm water sewer system , as storm water flows (or snow melts), it picks up debris, chemicals - such as fertilizers and pesticides - dirt, cigarette butts and other pollutants . This discharge enters a storm sewer system and is discharged to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Storm Water Fact Sheets
Residents can help alleviate stormwater pollution in several ways: Practice dry cleanup methods when cleaning your driveway or sidewalk. By using a broom instead of a hose, debris will be prevented from entering storm drain inlets and eventually streams. Also, use cat litter to soak up leaked oil, which can be then thrown away in the trash once dry. Have your soil tested. A soil test is an inexpensive and informative way to determine the quality of your soil. The laboratory will test soil pH, nutrient content, and percentage of organic matter. From these results, you can determine exactly what nutrients your lawn and garden need, which will help minimize the use of chemicals which can runoff into streams. Use phosphorus-free lawn fertilizers. Phosphorus runoff from lawns is washed into streams and lakes, where it encourages algae growth. But only newly-seeded lawns or phosphorus-deficient soils (as indicated by testing) require phosphorus. When buying lawn fertilizer, look for the three numbers on the bag and choose products where the middle number is zero. This indicates that the fertilizer does not contain phosphorus (the other numbers indicated the amount of nitrogen and potassium, respectively). When painting, do not rinse brushes off in the lawn or dump extras into storm drains. Instead, rinse brushes and rollers off in a sink or tub, and drop your extra paint off at the household hazardous waste facility for reuse. Clean up immediately after your pets and throw the waste into the trash or in the toilet. Otherwise, disease causing pathogens in the waste can be transferred directly into streams. Dispose of lawn waste in compost piles and use a mulching mower. Never place leaves or other lawn debris in waterways because it will cause a decrease in oxygen in waterways, killing fish. Reduce the amount of paved area and increase the amount of vegetated area in your yard. Use native plants in your landscaping to reduce the need for watering during dry periods. Consider directing downspouts away from paved surfaces onto lawns and other measures to increase infiltration and reduce polluted runoff. Do not wash cars, RVs, or boats at home because the detergent laden water runs into storm drains and then into creeks. Remember, soap destroys dirt and organisms, it will do the same in creeks. Instead, go to a full or self serve car wash because the water used there is cleaned in a waste water treatment plant. Report any illegal dumping into storm drainage inlets, such as soil running off of construction sites into drains, or falling septic systems. Adopt a storm drain in your neighborhood by yourself or with neighbors, and take turns cleaning away debris from it after storm events. Do not drain your swimming pool, spa water, or filter backflush water directly into a storm drain. Direct this water into the sanitary sewer or allow it to overland flow to a storm inlet after it has been dechlorinated. Report-A-Polluter Spilling, dumping, or discharging chemicals, dirt, debris, oil or other non-stormwater substances into ditches, creeks, streams, curb drains, storm drains, or the river is a violation of federal, state, and local regulations. Allowing sediment or chemicals to wash off a construction site is also a violation. If you have witnessed an act that you feel is a violation of clean water regulations, anywhere within the city limits, please report the activity to the City Public Works Department at 417-673-6297
The City of Webb City is required to have and comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for its stormwater drainage system, known as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). This permit requires the City to administer a storm water management program to address the potential for discharges from the MS4 to negatively impact area waterways by reducing both pollutants in storm water runoff and dumping of pollutants directly into the MS4.
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