Ohio EPA Storm Water Video

The Division of Surface Water has available copies of a short educational video that discusses storm water runoff and its impacts on streams and other waterbodies in urban areas. “Tempest in a Channel: Stormwater Runoff’s Impact on Urban Streams” is a 15-minute program that explains in general terms how the actions of private citizens can contribute to pollution of storm water runoff, and how increased areas of impervious surface that result from new development create increased volumes of runoff that have to be managed.

The video also discusses how “low impact development” concepts can be incorporated into new construction projects to better manage the increased volumes of storm water runoff typically created from new development. Reducing the amount of runoff, or relying on existing natural features at a site, often can lead to cheaper, more effective storm water management strategies. In the short term, costs are lowered because less piping or other infrastructure is required. Over the long term, savings can be realized because fewer controls require less maintenance, and natural controls do not need to be replaced.

To download the video, click on one of the following links:

• Version for dial-up internet connections (file size: 4.8 MB)
• Version for medium-speed broadband connections (file size: 9.5 MB)
• Version for high-speed broadband connections (file size: 38 MB)

If you would like a standard tape or DVD copy of this program, contact Chris Cotton at Ohio EPA’s Southwest District Office in Dayton at (937) 285-6442, or via e-mail at chris.cotton@epa.state.oh.us.