- There are 17,000 CDI's (curb drop inlets) and yard drains to maintain in the City.
- There are 256 miles of outfall ditches in the storm water system.
- There are 122 miles of street-side ditches of which 51 miles were cleaned during 2006.
- Dumping of leaves in ditches and CDI's causes major flooding problems and contributes to the mosquito population.
- Illegal dumping goes straight to the Chesapeake Bay and affects us all.
- The Storm Water Fee collected goes to improve the water quality in Hampton and is charged to all property owners.
- Storm Water crews responded to over 300 calls for emergency service last year.
- Public Works Storm Water employees are committed to providing quality service to you at the lowest possible cost, and are happy to serve you.
- 1,008 tons of debris was removed from the ditches and taken to the landfill in FY06.
- One gallon of oil illegally dumped can pollute 1,000,000 gallons of water.
- Storm water facilities are now required on any new commercial sites to reduce pollutants from flowing into the city's drainage system.
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