USU Water Quality Publications on Stormwater
Pollution and Pollution Prevention.
The following sections contain information on protecting surface water, protecting groundwater, reducing Impervious Surface Areas, creating Best Management Practices to increase filtration, and reducing urban pollution.
Community Actions and Tips
Community Actions to Reduce Water Quality Impacts of Stormwater
This flyer gives tips for municipalities and citizens on planning Phase II requirements.
Six Minimum Control Measures.
This flyer identifies teh six control measures stated in the Phase II regulations.
Urban Small Sites Best Management Practice Manual
A manual describing 40 BMPs for managing stormwater pollution for small urban sites is available here.
Impervious Surface Area Studies
Identifying the Risk to Water Quality in Urban Areas - An Impervious Surface Area Study of the City of North Logan
This study presents the resultsof a watershed-based planning tool for municipal decision makers to help predict impacts of urban development on water quality.
Using Impervious Surface Area Analysis
This flyer gives an overview of the above study. The flyer could be used to introduce the public to using impervious surface area to predict impacts on water quality.
Educational Materials
Grate Mates.
A community based stormwater pollution prevention device.
Storm Drain Stenciling
Information for community groups.
Salt Lake County Stormwater Coalition.
Information for kids including comics, activity books, CD ROM, and a video. Also, brochures for adults, storm drain placards, and an informational guide for automotive businesses.
Stormwater Activity Book
For kids. USU Water Quality Extension