Harding NJ - Stormwater Management

Land Use

Stormwater Management

Stormwater runoff is water from rain that does not soak into the ground. It flows from rooftops over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped lawns. Municipal storm sewer systems, storm drain inlets, pipes, and ditches collect storm water runoff and convey it directly to local bodies of water.

Ideally, the storm water runoff is contaminate free. In reality, it picks up pollutants such as soil, animal waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease, and debris transports them to waterways where they are discharged with no treatment. This is storm water pollution.

Disposal of anything other than storm water in storm sewers is illegal. It is important to remember that municipal storm sewer systems are not set up to treat or process anything and exist solely to transport rainwater to surrounding rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Things You Can Do To Protect Our Water Quality

Never dump anything down storm drains
Dispose of household waste properly
Use fertilizer sparingly, sweep up any excess from driveways, sidewalks, and roads
Avoid pesticides
Pick up after your pet
Direct downspouts onto grassy areas away from paved surfaces
Check vehicles for leaks

Further information may be found on the NJDEP website for clean water.

Ordinances

Please see below for Township ordinances relevant to stormwater management.

Stormwater Management Resources

Please see below for forms relevant to stormwater management.