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Yes ... as the storm water collects debris and trash along the way and deposits that into the waterways, oceans and lakes.
Urban storm water contains fecal matter from pets, oil and antifreeze from cars, materials poured into stormwater grates (paint etc.), car washing soaps, dust and litter.
Rural storm water can contain manure, fertilizer, pesticides, soil, lost fuel and chemicals.
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How would an increase in storm runoff to rivers most likely affect ground water?
An increase in storm runoff to rivers most likely would affect ground water by reducing the amount of infiltration and groundwater recharge. This is where water moves downward from surface water to ground water.
Is it illegal to drain a pool in the gutter?
Yes, the gutters are actually storm water runoff and you are not supposed to put chemically treated water into a stormwater runoff.
What is the worst cause of water pollution?
Chemicals such as pesticides cause water pollution from storm runoff.
What are the different stormwater runoff problems facing Arizona?
lots -OTHER PERSON there are no storm water runoff problems facing arizonia
How does the removal of trees affect your fresh water supply?
runoff
How does acid rain affect runoff and water table?
it doesn't
How does car wash affect the environment?
If the runoff from a car wash is not captured, many pollutants (petroleum, brake dust, etc) from a vehicle can be washed into storm drains or seeped into ground water.
How does rain affect runoff?
....runoff is when water overflows from a river so if theres too much rain it could overflow the river and create a runoff
What is water runoff?
Runoff water is the water flow that happens when soil is unfiltered to full capacity and all the extra water such as rain or melted water
What is chemical runoff?
Chemical runoff in an agricultural context is when farming chemicals, such as fertilizer are not absorbed into the topsoil. When a heavy rain comes, these chemicals are caught in the storm water runoff and make their way into streams, rivers, and lakes.
What has the author Joseph B Hannon written?
Joseph B. Hannon has written: 'Underground disposal of storm water runoff' -- subject(s): Storm sewers
Does vegetation affect the amount of runoff?
Yes, plants absorb some of the water. It thick vegetation might slow runoff down too.
