Storm Water

Currently Mississippi Mills performs the following activities to manage storm water and mitigate the impact of storm water pollution to the natural environment

Operations & Maintenance

• Cleaning of sewers, catch basins and ponds
• Removal of obstructions in creeks and watercourses (creek rehabilitation)
• Street sweeping
• Leaf collection
• Site investigations (based on customer complaints or calls)

Environmental Compliance

• Spill response
• Providing quality and quantity control of storm water in developing areas
• Public education

Capital Improvement Projects

• System rehabilitation, renewal and retrofit projects
• Infrastructure projects (storm water component)

Planning and Management

• Emergency planning
• Policy development 

We all play an important role when it comes to protecting our water resources. Here are a few things you can do in and around your home to keep pollution out of our storm water system.

• Use a rain barrel to collect water for your garden. Rain barrels reduce runoff and ease the load on our water treatment plants.
• Wash your car at a carwash, rather than in your driveway, to prevent soapy water and sediment from entering our storm water system.
• Sweep dirt from your sidewalk and driveways and put it in the garbage, instead of on the road.
• Pick up pet waste regularly.
• Ensure your downspouts drain onto your lawn or garden areas, not directly onto streets or alleys.

For more information visit the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks website.