Stormwater Survey

Where does Huntington get its drinking water from?

A local underground aquifer
A local impoundment; Beech Fork
The Ohio River

What is Nonpoint Source pollution?

Water pollution that comes from a single source; factories
Water pollution that comes from a variety of sources

What are some effects of impervious surface on a stream?

Increased temperature of the local stream
Increased volume of pollutants delivered to the stream
Increase in erosion of the stream channel
Decrease in aquatic organisms
All of the above

Are you aware the City of Huntington's sewer system is a combined sewer system which means the same pipes collect both sanitary sewer and stormwater and will discharge the untreated water to the Ohio River if the capacity of the pipes is exceeded?

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Did you know Marshall University is experimenting with new technology to reduce the amount of concrete on campus while allowing a solid walking surface and increasing the amount of stormwater being absorbed in the soil to prevent flooding and pollution runoff?

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Marshall University has a rain garden by the Child Development Academy and Harless Dining Hall. These gardens are designed to capture stormwater and allow the plants and existing soils to absorb it and the pollutants thus preventing the Ohio River from being impacted. Should there be more on campus?

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No

Did you know roof gardens are a great way to prevent stormwater from entering the Ohio River and there are two on campus?

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No

Where are the two roof gardens located?

Smith Hall and Old Main
Science Building & Applied Engineering Building
Prichard Hall & Jenkins Hall

What law established the basic structure for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters of the United States?