The Stormwater Bond Projects are a set of improvements being considered for the City of Raytown’s stormwater system. These improvements would aim to alleviate issues like street flooding, private property flooding, rainwater ponding, and other rainfall related issues.

• To improve the functionality and health of the stormwater system

• To alleviate street flooding

• Mitigate private property flooding

• Mitigate rainwater ponding

STORMWATER

Stormwater is the surface water which results from rain or snow. As stormwater flows overland it picks up surface debris and pollutants such as dead leaves, plant debris, mud, and roadway pollution. On unpaved surfaces storm water will either seep into the ground and become a part of the ground water system or be absorbed by plants. However, on paved surfaces storm water accumulates and can cause erosion to structures.

WASTEWATER

Wastewater is water which has been used by a person, in a home, by a business, or in an industrial process. Examples of this are water flushed down toilets, water used in laundry machines, or water used to wash down floors. As wastewater contains human waste, it cannot be released back into the environment without treatment.

CLEAN WATER

Clean water is safe water, also called “potable water”. Clean water is often used as a stand in for the term “drinking water”, though clean water is also used in food preparation, for bathing and personal hygiene, and cleaning. Clean water has been treated at a potable water treatment facility and has to meet EPA requirements for human health and safety before being released for use.