Chemung, County

Chemung County in Horseheads, NY is a small municipality that falls under the regulations of the EPA's Phase II Stormwater Rule. As part of their stormwater management program, the county aims to reduce pollutants carried by stormwater to waterbodies, improving water quality and recreational use of waterways. They report annually to the NYS DEC on their progress and activities in implementing the six minimum control measures.

Stormwater, which includes rainfall and snowmelt, flows over yards, streets, and buildings, either entering the storm drain system or directly into lakes and streams. Storm drains in the county carry away rainwater and snowmelt, transporting them to nearby water bodies without treatment. This can lead to pollution as stormwater picks up fertilizers, chemicals, oil, litter, and other debris along its path, ultimately affecting the local lakes and streams.

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