Planning Board
Storm Water Management
Excerpt from Storm Water bylaw: Eroded soil and storm water runoff entering water resources are considered non-point sources of pollution that are responsible for the degradation of water quality and hydrology in lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, wetlands and groundwater. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that polluted storm water runoff is the leading cause of impairment to the nearly 40% of impaired waterbodies in the United States. (Source: 1998 EPA 303(d) list of impairment by category).
Excerpt from Illicit Discharge bylaw: Regulation of illicit connections and discharges to the municipal storm drain system is necessary for the protection of the Town of Merrimac water bodies and groundwater, and to safeguard the public health, safety, welfare and the environment.
Merrimac Bylaws
Educational Material PDF Downloads
- Protect Merrimac’s Waterways from Nonpoint Source Pollution. 152 KB
- Protect Merrimac’s Waters! Use Household Best Management Practices! 728 KB
- Stormwater Pollution Hurts Everyone! Help To Protect Merrimac’s Precious Waters & Wetlands. 933 KB
- Your Septic System. A Guide for Merrimac Homeowners. 112 KB
- Household Hazardous Waste Made Safe! 316 KB
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
posted: May 3, 2008