Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation from rain and snowmelt events flows over land or impervious surfaces and does not percolate into the ground. As the runoff flows over the land or impervious surfaces (paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops), it accumulates debris, chemicals, sediment or other pollutants that could adversely affect water quality if the runoff is discharged untreated.

These areas, which are primarily adjacent to the Boroughs of Palmerton and Bowmanstown, can be found at the following link to the PA DEP eMapPA website.

Make sure 'Boundaries', 'County Boundaries', 'Municipalities' and 'Urban Areas 2010' are checked and use the navigate buttons to zoom in to Lower Towamensing Township.

• Department of Environmental Protection eMapPA

The following link is to a guidance document for homeowner's who live within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Although runoff from Lower Towamensing Township does not drain to the Chesapeake Bay (it does however drain to the Delaware Bay via the Lehigh River), the information within this document is useful.

• Homeowner Guide to Make Your Property Bay Friendly

The following link is to an activity booklet designed to teach children about water resources and stormwater pollution.

• The Spring Creek Stormwater Activity Book

The following link to the EPA website provides stormwater outreach materials and reference documents.

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Questions regarding the permit can be directed to the Township Engineer, CARBON ENGINEERING INC.

Address: 350 North Pine Street, Summit Hill, PA 18250, Phone: (570) 645-9545,

Email: (Click here), or the Township Supervisors.