Stormwater is rainfall that flows across land. The majority of stormwater flows into drains which connect to one of our many creeks and then flows on to Port Phillip Bay. Some stormwater can also soak into the soil and into the ground water table or sit on the surface and evaporate.
In natural landscapes such as forests, the plants hold a great deal of water on their leaves and branches when it rains, with the earth absorbing a great deal of water as well and keeping it close to where it falls. Here in Knox City however, the majority of our landscape is hard surfaces such as roofs, roads and carparks. When it rains here, water moves very quickly to low points, carrying various pollutants with it. And in some situations during heavy downpours, flooding can also occur so we need to manage our water carefully to ensure that it is used efficiently and reduce flood impact on life and property.