WNY Stormwater Coalition
Communities, government agencies and consultants across Western New York have joined together to develop a stormwater management program to protect our waterways and enhance our quality of life. The goal of the Coalition is to utilize regional collaboration to identify existing resources and develop programs to reduce the negative impacts of stormwater pollution. View the official Village of Williamsville Stormwater Coalition plan.
Stormwater runoff is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped lawns. Municipal storm sewer systems – storm drain inlets, pipes and ditches – collect stormwater runoff and convey it directly to local bodies of water. Ideally, the stormwater runoff is contaminant free. In reality, it picks up pollutants such as soil, animal waste, salt, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease, and debris and transports them to waterways where they are discharged with no treatment. In some instances, individuals may intentionally dump waste into storm drains. Any discharge to a municipal storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of stormwater is an illicit discharge.
Residents who suspect illicit discharges or dumping in their stormwater drains should call the resident contact for the WNY Stormwater Coalition. Below is an organizational chart which explains the administrative authorities for the WNY Stormwater Coalition.
In the Village of Williamsville, our resident contact is the Village Building Department: 716-632-7747.
Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance
The Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance is spreading awareness of preventing yard waste and other materials from entering our waterways.
To learn more and view a printable brochure from LEWPA, click here.