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Rain and melting snow that seeps into the ground is a vital natural
function that replenishes groundwater supplies and our many rivers and streams.
A healthy water table
enables the rivers and streams to continue flowing during periods of
drought. But as urban development continues to cover the ground
with concrete, asphalt, and roofs, there is less and less natural
absorption of rain and melting snow.
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In times of heavy precipitation, stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants
and send them into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream,
river, wetland, or coastal water. Eventually, anything that enters
a storm sewer system may discharge untreated water into the waterbodies
we use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.
Plainfield Charter Township is a strong supporter of the Michigan's
Department of Environment Quality
(DEQ) ongoing programs to increase the awareness all
Michigan citizens in controlling pollution of our lakes and streams.
The DEQ has produced these informative brochures addressing the
control of pollutants entering our water systems.
We encourage all Plainfield residents to download these
articles and find out what we can do to help preserve Michigan's
largest natural resource.
We also encourage you to explore the sites below for more
information on some of the problems facing our water supplies, and
what we can all do to help.
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