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Where does our stormwater runoff go? Locally, precipitation drains into a basin known as the Bear Creek watershed. It is comprised of many small tributaries, such as Anderson and Wagner Creek. The stormwater runoff from the City’s storm drains also flows into the Bear Creek watershed. Eventually, stormwater runoff from our watershed flows into the Rogue River which empties into the Pacific Ocean. |
A map of the Bear Creek Watershed, including subwatersheds. Talent is drained by the Wagner and Jeffery subwatersheds. Image courtesy of Rogue Valley Council of Governments. Click to enlarge.
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Does our storm drain system treat/purify runoff? No, runoff enters local waterbodies completely untreated; our City’s storm sewer system merely directs this water to nearby creeks. |
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What is stormwater pollution? Simply put, stormwater pollution is anything entering a storm drain that isn’t rainwater. Common pollutants found in stormwater include: leaves, garbage, animal waste and the pathogens therein, sediment, vehicle residuals, excess nutrients from fertilizers, household hazardous wastes, etc. Click here for more information. |