Storm Water Management & Why it should be Important to YOU

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The Town of Smithfield is responsible for the maintenace & operation of all the small separate storm drainage systems located within the community. The program highlights the six (6) core priciples around the managment of stormwater as to what the community must do to remain compliant & meet clean water regulation requirements. Stormwater & management of stormwater are important municipal responsibilities to ensure stormwater as it travels across various ground surfaces returns to our local waterways without pollutants. The aim of the program & the regulations behind stormwater are all geared at reducing surface water impairments so our streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and waterways are fishable, swimable & enjoyable.

The six (6) core elements of a proper stormwater managment program are:

Lastly the Town is required to monitor for Total Maximum Daily Loadings within the Woonasquatucket River Watershed.

Through the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), the Engineering Department is able to coordinate a global community program designed at minizing pollution to our local waterways.

Below of are some pubic information links on what you can do right at your own business or residence to help mimimize your pollution from your areas of use & be responsible to ensure freshwater resoureces in the community remain clean for generations to come.