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Water Quality StructuresWater Quality Structure for Stormwater Treatment

Poor water quality is a major issue threatening public health and endangering the River Murray's surrounding fragile ecosystems.

As stormwater runoff flows directly into our waterways, it carrys pollutants, fertilizers, pesticides, oils, metals and other harmful substances into our watersheds.  To control stormwater run-off, state agencies and the EPA have administered water quality standards to control non-point and point source pollution.  To meet with requirements,

Water quality structures are designed to improve the quality of run-off that has been detained by:

  • Filtering stormwater for these pollutants
  • Attenuate peak flow and reduce net flow


Water quality control structures may consist of sediment settlement chambers, oil and water separators and sand filters. All of these components can be designed to work very efficiently, but their long-term effectiveness is only as good as the maintenance/clean-out programs. demonstrate techniques for protecting.

Stormwater Stockpile