Definition of "stormwater" [stormwater]

• Water that is not absorbed into soil and rapidly flows downstream, increasing the level of waterways. (adjective)

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• "In the Delaware Valley, the capacity to detain stormwater was diminished by 53 million cubic feet annually, a $105 million service."
• "(February 21, 2008 10: 02: 00 AM CST) tim - I think that the original rationale for storm drains came from the belief that stormwater is unsanitary: breeds mosquitos, spreads disease, smells bad, etc."
• "Technically, the authority, which operates the racetrack, approved a resolution to participate with Oceanport in a special assessment and construction agreement to launch a long-term stormwater runoff management project."