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Fertilizers are very damaging to our waterways and many people overuse them. Before sprinkling chemicals, test your soil to see which nutrients it needs (contact Public Works to get a soil test kit). And never fertilize right before it rains!

Prevent Pollution

Watch a video on how you can help prevent stormwater pollution

Stormwater Education

As part of the City's permit with the Commonwealth to manage stormwater, Public Works maintains a public education program to provide information and help educate citizens on stormwater related issues.

Through in-person presentations to schools, community groups and civic organizations, public displays at local events and informational brochures and pamphlets, Public Works aims to raise awareness of the effects of stormwater pollution and to educate citizens on how they can be part of the solution.

Because stormwater pollution affects all of Hampton Roads, a regional committee was formed to pool resources and work collectively to enhance the public's understanding of stormwater runoff. Representatives of the region's major municipalities serve on HR Storm of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission's Environmental Division.

To arrange for a speaker to discuss stormwater pollution, contact the public works information specialist at 382-6983. Brochures and information are also available.

For information on the Public Works Stormwater Management Division, click here.

Learn more about the stormwater in Chesapeake:

Here's how you can get involved:

Have a group we can present to? We have programs appropriate for children and adults. Contact the public works information specialist for details: 757-382-6983, evaughn@cityofchesapeake.net.