Stormwater
Be the solution to stormwater pollution!
What you do every day impacts our local water resources. Below is a variety of information to help you learn about impacts on our stormwater system. If you would like a stormwater presentation please let is know by emailing stormwater@mub.org.
What happens when it rains?
MUB manages stormwater flows for the City of Morgantown and occasionally the surrounding area when expertise is required (a map approximating our stormwater area is available here!). Exactly how stormwater is managed depends on the location of the stormwater drain. While some stormwater flows to our Star City Wastewater Treatment Plant, other stormwater flows directly to the Monongahela River or local streams.
To see how stormwater impacts you and what you can do to impact stormwater, we offer the below links. If you have questions give us a call at (304) 292-8443, email us at stormwater@mub.org, of check out our stormwater FAQ. And be sure to to take our stormwater survey by clicking here!
Be the solution to water pollution!
Begin by reviewing these tips on how to spot water pollution and when to contact MUB! Remember, if you see something, call (304) 292-8443 or email stormwater@mub.org.
Stormwater information for the general public
- Introduction to Stormwater
- EPA Video: Excellent introduction to rain capture (including rain gardens, green roofs, rain barrels, plants, etc)
- Pet Waste
- See a map of all pet waste stations and MUB information kiosks
- Lawn Care
- Automotive Care
- Medications: Visit the EPA's site on properly disposing of medications by clicking here
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Get MUB's water information brochure for kids and parents!
- Get the After the Storm brochure
- Use of de-icers significantly impacts our waters! Here is an excellent winter maintenance video from Minnesota
Stormwater information for businesses
- Introduction to Stormwater
- General Information
- 2018 Stormwater Design Manual
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facilities
- Carpet Cleaning
- Landscapers and Property Managers
- Use of de-icers significantly impacts our waters! Here is an excellent winter maintenance video from Minnesota
- Get the Preventing illicit discharges and managing workplace spills brochure
Engineers, Contractors and Developers
For MUB's stormwater permit as well as DEP and EPA information, please follow the links below...
- 2018 Stormwater Design Manual
- Stormwater Permit Application
- Article 929
- 2022 Annual Report (Previous annual reports are available on the Reports and Ordinances page under Stormwater here.)
- Stormwater Management Plan
- Creating Ordinance
- WV DEP Erosion and Sediment BMP Manual
- Get the Preventing illicit discharges and managing workplace spills brochure
If you have questions or need further assistance please let us know by emailing stormwater@mub.org or by calling Ken Hacker at 304.292.8443.
Combined Sewer Overflows
All Morgantown residents should familiarize themselves with our combined sewer system. To learn more please follow this link.