What can residents of Hempfield Township do to improve stormwater quality in the Township?

It takes everyone to provide continual improvement to the waterways within Hempfield Township. We would hope that every person realizes that what is dumped into the Township’s MS4 system, ultimately ends up in the streams, rivers and lakes that we all care about. The following are several things each of us can do to help keep our waterways clean.

  • Do not dump any chemicals, oils or other automotive fluids, grease, or yard debris into storm inlets, catch basins, roadside ditches or directly into stream channels. This can lead to endangerment of the health of fish and other aquatic life, decrease in recreational opportunities and impairment of drinking water.
  • Have your car or truck serviced regularly and eliminate any leaks in your vehicle.
  • Do not litter or illegally dump. Always dispose of any trash in its proper location and recycle whenever possible. Car batteries can be turned it at most automotive parts stores. Used motor oil and worn tires can be turned into most service shops.
  • Follow the instructions when applying fertilizers and pesticides to your lawn or garden and never apply these products immediately before a rain storm.
  • Notify the Township’s Code Enforcement Office at 724-834-7232 if you see any pollutants or non-stormwater discharge in the Township’s MS4 system or natural waterways.

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1. What is an MS4?
2. What is stormwater runoff?
3. What is non-stormwater discharge?
4. Why can stormwater runoff be a problem in the Township?
5. What is Hempfield Township doing about stormwater runoff?
6. What can residents of Hempfield Township do to improve stormwater quality in the Township?