Where does Stormwater go?

In a typical urban environment this water flows across rooftops, lawns, driveways and streets. It then enters storm sewer catch basins or ditches. Along the way the water will pick up a variety of pollutants including oil, grease, yard chemicals, fertilizers, pet waste, silt and debris. Stormwater then enters underground pipes, dumps into local creeks, Bear Creek, the Rogue River and the Pacific Ocean without going through a treatment plant.