Managing Stormwater Quality in Urban Lakes

Stormwater runoff can have serious impacts on the water quality of urban lakes and other receiving water bodies. An innovative technique called Contaminant/Sediment Control (CSC) Filter Systems has been shown to greatly improve water quality by removing stormwater pollutants before they drain into the natural system. These filters have been placed at stormwater outfalls around First Lake in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, which has led to significant improvements in the lake's water quality. Check out our latest video, featuring Larry Bell of W.A.T.E.R Research Associates, to see the filters in action!