Local businesses and industry play a vital role in pollution prevention. Environmental benefits are not the only reason for incorporating runoff controls into commercial development. You can realize an increase in property values from aesthetically landscaped controls and beautification of areas adjacent to waterways and detention ponds. Commercial property owners also see lower vacancies, lower tenant turnover, and higher rental prices.

Here are some ways you can make a difference in Wentzville:

• Parking Lots - Pick up or sweep litter routinely and clean up chemical spills instead of washing them down the storm drain.  Sediment, litter, and chemicals are all potential sources of pollution that impact our local waterways.
• Try Innovative Best Management Practices:
  • Alternative Pavers and Porous Pavement
  • Infiltration Basins and Trenches
  • Bioretention (Rain Gardens)
  • Inlet/Catch Basin Inserts
  • On-Lot Treatment
• Low Impact Development (LID) and Other Green Design Strategies, EPA
• Low Impact Development Center - Get integrated site design techniques that treat, store, and infiltrate runoff onsite before it affects water downstream.
• Economic Benefits of Runoff Controls (EPA, 1995)

Stormwater quality assistance is available by calling (636) 639-2055. If you see something that needs attention, please do not hesitate to contact the City for a site visit and recommendations.

Did you know you can lower your stormwater utility bill? You may qualify for the following credits as part of the City's draft Stormwater Utility Credit Program: