Nearly half of the District is covered with surfaces that don’t allow rainfall to soak into the ground. Runoff then carries surface pollutants to our lakes and the Mississippi River from the storm sewers.
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Our Water
Overview
We live in a region with abundant water resources, but the District’s lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands are under constant pressure from stormwater runoff and pollution. CRWD works with local partners and residents to help keep our water resources clean and beautiful, providing economic and recreational benefits to residents.
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500
miles of storm sewers
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301
million gallons runoff from 1" rainfall
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19
miles of shoreline
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Stormwater Runoff
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Lakes
There are five lakes in CRWD, each of which is a valuable resource to the community and provides ecological benefits.
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Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the final destination for all of the District’s water. Improving water quality in the watershed is critically important to protecting the Mississippi River.
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Wetlands
Wetlands are an essential part of watershed health, providing water storage and ecological benefits. However, many of the District’s wetlands have been altered by development.
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Groundwater
Groundwater is the hidden water found below the ground. Nearly all surface water resources in the District interact with and impact groundwater.
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