Storm Water / MS4 Program
Storm water can be found everywhere! According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) "Storm water runoff is generated from rain and snowmelt events that flow over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground. The runoff picks up pollutants like trash, chemicals, oils, and dirt/sediment that can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters."
The City of Greencastle's storm water conveyance infrastructure is known as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM.) This mandate contains a number of minimum control measures that help guide the municipality in making sure our storm water quality and quantity are maintained in the best ways possible.
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Report a Spill
If the spill is life-threatening, call 911 immediately or call IDEM's 24-Hour Emergency Spill Line toll free at (888) 233-7745 or (317) 233-7745. To schedule an incident inspection, contact the Planning Office at 765/653-7719 to leave a message.
Plant a Rain Garden to Prevent Soil Erosion
Rain gardens can help prevent soils that are in a drainage area from eroding. The choice of the right plants can hold soils in place or help dry up perpetually wet areas of yards. Learn more HERE.
Learn How to Improve Stormwater Runoff from My Property
Rain gardens, limited fertilizers, proper tree choice for lawns and removal of pet waste can all help improve the quality of storm water as it runs off properties toward rivers and streams. More information will be posted soon.