Marin receives grant to capture stormwater pollutants
(UI) – The Environmental Protection Agency has granted $4 million to Marin County to install stormwater pollution-capturing devices, the Marin Independent Journal reported. The county will install mechanisms such as nets, separators and screens at major crossings in its stormwater system.
According to Berenice Davidson, Marin County Assistant Public Works Director, the devices will work to separate various pollutants, including construction and erosion sediments, garbage, sewage pathogens, pesticides and other chemicals, as well as mercury. The stormwater system upgrades will keep over 8,000 gallons of trash out of local water ways, the EPA estimates.
The $4 million grant will fund 50% of the project, including two stormwater device construction plans and facility design work. Once complete, the new builds will help meet state requirements that mandate stormwater pollution control measures by 2030. The money comes from a greater EPA funding initiative that awarded nine counties $52 million for water quality improvements.
Environmental groups welcome the stormwater pollution-reduction devices as a “welcome addition” to anti-pollution initiatives.
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