Wildfires Threaten Stormwater Runoff & Water Quality

Wildfires Threaten Stormwater Runoff & Water Quality
Having a plan of attack in place after a wildfire is the best way to ensure minimal impacts on sewers from stormwater runoff and flooding.

Wildfires are becoming a bigger problem every year. As cities and townships expand into heavily forested areas, utilities need to consider the risk of wildfires and fires’ impacts on drinking water systems and watersheds.   

According to “Wildfire Today,” 2012 saw the...

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