Contact Information Task Force Members Land Disturbance Ordinance Erosion, Sediment Control/Design Manual Slide Shows FAQ Publications Watersheds Upcoming Events	Stormwater Management Program Stormwater and Pollution Everyone lives in an area of land that drains into a larger stream or lake and, ultimately, a river. When it rains, the storm water flows across watersheds picking up pollutants-oils and grease from parking lots, asbestos from worn brake linings, zinc from tires, bacteria from pet and livestock feces, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers from landscaped areas and soils (sediment) washed away from construction sites-to name a few. In fact, anything that is found on the ground or leaches into the ground can wind up in storm water runoff. Anything poured into a storm drain-oil, antifreeze, detergents-is the same as dumping it directly into a lake stream. Copyright © 1999-2000 Jefferson County, Missouri All rights reserved.