Problem
Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, and bacteria to streams. Stormwater runoff from portions of Fox Run Lane and Oak Creek Drive were discharging without treatment and detention to Potash Brook.
Description
The discharge point for the collected stormwater runoff was on a City owned lot in the neighborhood. City staff worked with nearby property owners to construct the Oak Creek Village Extended Detention Micropool.
![Detention micropool during construction Detention micropool during construction](https://sburlstormwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oak_creek_micropool.jpg)
![Pond berm Pond berm](https://sburlstormwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oak_creek_berm.jpg)
Benefit
The project will reduce the amount of sediment and nutrients flowing to Potash Brook. In addition, the stormwater runoff is detained and slowly released to prevent erosion of streambanks and reduce the risk of downstream flooding.
Best Management Practices
Stormwater detention pond
Timeline
Constructed in 2009
Total Project Value
~$186,000
Funding Sources
SAFETEA grant funding, Stormwater Utility Fund.
Last Updated: 3/2011