Stormwater

Storm water is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground but flows into a storm sewer system or directly into waterways. We must be attentive to our storm water management systems because storm water can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. 

Village Storm Water Management Annual Reports (Submitted to NYSDEC)
Village of Great Neck Annual Strom Water Management Report (MS4) - 2022/2023
Village of Great Neck Annual Strom Water Management Report (MS4) - 2021/2022
Village of Great Neck Annual Strom Water Management Report (MS4) - 2020/2021
Village of Great Neck Annual Storm Water Management Report (MS4) - 2019/2020

Village Storm Water Management Annual Report - Open to Public Comments
The 2022-2023 DRAFT Annual Report for the Storm Water Management Program (MS4) is presented below to solicit comments from the general public with regard to our program. Please provide your comments at the May 16th  Board Meeting or submit comments regarding the report to the Superintendent of Public Works  at info@greatneckvillage.org  or by  calling (516) 482-2000 by May 26, 2023. 
DRAFT Village of Great Neck Annual Storm Water Management Report (MS4) - 2022/2023

How Can I Prevent Storm Water Pollution?

Household Hazardous Waste
Never dump anything down a storm drain.  Take used oil, paint and other household hazardous waste to recycling centers. Check your car for oil or other leaks.

Animal Waste
Pick up after your pets. Dispose of animal waste properly in a trash receptacle or flush it down the toilet.

Lawn Care
Apply fertilizers and pesticides exactly where you want them. Avoid over spraying them into sidewalks, driveways or streets. Reduce the amount of fertilizers you need to apply by testing the soil in your yard first.

Reducing Runoff
Adjunct sprinklers so that you're not watering the street or sidewalk. Take your car to a car wash instead of washing it in your driveway.

Yard Waste
Sweep up yard debris instead of washing it away. Use a compost bin to turn yard waste into a useful gardening product.

Planting
Replant bare areas to avoid soil erosion. Keep invasive plants from growing in your yard. Remove them before they have a chance to grow and spread. 

Volunteer
Report spills, dumping or suspected water pollution to the Village. Clear clogged storm drains. Blocked drains cause drainage problems. Alert neighbors to the storm water pollution problem.

Additional Storm Water Links
Manhasset Bay Protection Committee

http://www.manhassetbayprotectioncommittee.org/

USEPA Stormwater Protection
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=6

NYSDEC Stormwater Protection
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.html

The Center for Watershed Protection
http://www.cwp.org/

NYSDEC FAQs about Lawn Fertilizer
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/74885.html

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