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Storm Water Management
What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is an abnormal amount of rainwater on the ground due to heavy rain or snow. Stormwater that doesn't soak into the ground is runoff and originates from impermeable surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, roads, and rooftops or ground that is impervious due to over or under saturation. Stormwater is important because it often contains pollutants in quantities that could adversely affect water quality.
Storm Water Fees
All property owners in Munroe Falls are charged a flat fee of $3.00/mo, per parcel. This fee is included on the water bill and helps to offset the cost of stormwater infrastructure programs and the implementation of state and federally-mandated stormwater programs.
Summit County Storm Water Initiative
The 2021 Summit County NPDES Storm Water Permit theme is Runoff Reduction - "Stormwater - Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In". This initiative promotes watershed awareness and protection strategies throughout the Lake Erie Basin, aimed at increasing the public's knowledge of the impacts of non-point source pollution.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
Most stormwater discharges are considered point sources and require coverage by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The primary method to control stormwater discharges is through the use of "best management practices" (BMPs).
Click on the following links to learn more
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Leaf Pick-up Program
Leaf pick-up calendar, map, and specifications for the annual program.
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Flooding Concerns
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Pet Waste Stations
Read about local pet waste stations and download a helpful flyer.
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Summit SWCD
Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is a county resource agency offering Storm water, drainage and soils and pond management information, conservation and education.
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Newsletters from Summit Soil & Water Conservation
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Public Works Department
Mailing Address
43 Munroe Falls Avenue
Munroe Falls, OH 44262
Phone: 330-688-7491Fax: 330-688-3720
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James Bowery
Director of Public ServicePhone: 330-688-7491 Ext 227
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Kristina Simmons
Deputy Clerk, Roads & UtilitiesPhone: 330-688-7491 Ext 223
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Ken Salman
Zoning OfficialPhone: 330-688-7491 Ext 226