Stormwater

Stormwater runoff is generated when rain and melting snow flows over land or impervious surfaces and does not saturate into the ground. As the runoff flows over the land or these impervious surfaces such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, it accumulates debris, chemicals, sediment or other pollutants that could harmfully effect water quality if the runoff is left untreated.

What you can do:

• Turn your yard waste into useful compost and find other alternatives to fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.


• Sweep up anything left on sidewalks, driveways, and roads.


• Never pour anything into storm drains.


• Direct downspouts to grassy not paved areas.


• Check for leaks from your car's engine and recycle motor oil.


• Wash your car at a carwash instead of your driveway.


• Clean up all pet waste.

Pollutant Reduction Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires municipalities to develop a Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) to reduce the discharge of pollutants into impaired watersheds. View Moon Township’s Pollutant Reduction Plan

The Clean Water Journey

For more information read this informational packet about stormwater: stormwaterpamphlet.pdf

Learn more about stormwater at the PA Department of Environmental Protection

Stormwater Management and Best Management Practices

Consider replacing your lawn with native plants.

Rain Gardens

Green Roof- Moon Township has received a grant from ACCD for a feasibility study to put a green roof on the township building. Visit accdpa.org/ for more information.

Pet Waste and Water Quality

Who to contact with issues or concerns in Allegheny CountyConservation Solution Center