SLOW IT, SPREAD IT, SINK IT
A guide for Storm Water Pollution Prevention.
*Each lot is a Watershed*
Examine where the water enters and leaves the site.
*Start at the Top and Work your Way Down*
Low impact strategies use small collection areas located
at the point where runoff first meets the ground.
*Think Small*
Small-scale techniques can have a big impact,
both improving storm water quality and reducing peak flows.
*Keep it Simple*
Using natural methods and materials is often the cheapest solution
with low maintenance requirements.