Characteristics of the MS4 | Laurel Hollow NY

Sideview of 2 buildings, close to each other, taken from across the street Numerous features of the natural landscape trap runoff and allow rainwater to filter into the ground. Wetlands and ponds can retain significant volumes of water; forests and grasslands absorb water freely. These natural features remove pollutants and slow the rate of surface runoff. Land development often eliminates features that moderate stormwater runoff, may expose soil to erosion, and may exacerbate other negative impacts.

It is, therefore, important for the MS4 to inventory, evaluate and characterize the natural, land use and development characteristics of the area. This characterization helps to establish a realistic stormwater management program whose goal is to maintain pre-development runoff conditions.

Table Of Contents

Watersheds and Receiving Waterbodies
Population Characteristics
Development and Land Use Characteristics

Watersheds and Receiving Waterbodies

MS4 Watersheds

To Be Determined
To Be Determined

Primary Receiving Waterbodies

To Be Determined
To Be Determined

Population Characteristics

Within MunicipalityWithin MS4 Area

Total Population

Population Density

Number of Households

Other

Development and Land Use Characteristics:

Within MunicipalityWithin MS4 Area

Percent of Developed Area

Percent of Undeveloped Area

Residential Acreage

Commercial Acreage

Number of Building Permits Issued

Other