Honey Brook Township Stormwater Knowledge Survey

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This survey is part of HBT's MS4 requirements to ensure that the public is educated on stormwater topics, given opportunities to participate in stormwater-related events, understands illicit discharges and more!

Test your stormwater knowledge and then explore the Township's website for a variety of stormwater information and activities.

1. What is stormwater?

a. Rain that exceeds 3" in 24 hours

b. High tides from storms at sea

c. All precipitation no matter where it falls or how much of it falls.

d. Only rainwater or snowmelt collected in storm sewers and detention basins.

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2. Stormwater runoff occurs when:

Rain falls faster than gutters can carry it to storm drains.

b. Hard, or impervious, surfaces do not allow rain water or snowmelt to infiltrate into the ground.

c. Retention basins overflow.

d. Streams flood nearby areas.

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3. Stormwater can:

a. Wash vehicle oils and fluids from parking lots into creeks.

b. Overwhelm waterwater treatment plants causing them to release untreated wastewater.

c. Carry excess fertilizers and pesticides from lawns to creeks.

d. Dissolve pet and livestock waste and carry pathogens to the creeks.

e. All of the Above

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4. Stormwater that enters storm drains or other components of the storm sewer system is always treated for pollutants before it travels to a local waterway.

True

False

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5. From the below choices, the best practice for controlling stormwater runoff is:

a. Connecting roof leaders to storm sewers.

b. Forests and other vegetated areas.

c. Detentions basins lined with concrete low-flow channels.

d. Paving swales.

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6. Which of these items is a Prohibited Discharge and should never enter a storm drain:

a. Dechlorinated swimming pool water

b. Sewage system overflow and/or "grey" water

c. Sump pump discharge

d. Water from individual car washing - assuming no oil or other hazardous substance spills in the washing area

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7. A riparian buffer is:

a. The boundary between the sidewalk and the street curb.

b. The area near a creek where trees should not be planted.

c. The vegetated area along waterways that helps filter and slow stormwater.

d. A large stone area at the end of a storm drain

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8. The Township mostly drains to which creek:

a. Furnace Creek

b. Schyukill River

c. Brandywine Creek

d. Perkiomen Creek

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9. All of the following are local watershed organizations where I could participate in stormwater related activities except:

a. Natural Lands Trust

b. Berks Nature

c. Brandywine Red Clay Alliance

d. Brandywine Conservancy

e. None of the above

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10. Proper stormwater management techniques aim to:

a. Prevent stormwater from running off properties.

b. Allow water to infiltrate and recharge groundwater resources.

c. Use plants to help filter water.

d. All of the above.

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11. I have looked for stormwater information on the Township website and/or social media.

Yes

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12. I have participated in local hazardous material collection events in the last year.

Yes

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13. Please provide your email if you would like to receive stormwater-related educational information and/or notifications of participation opportunities for stormwater-related events.

14. Classification Question - Select your age group

a. 0-12

b. 13-18

c. 19-34

d. 35-50

e. 51-65

f. Over 65

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