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Storm Water Management
Understanding Stormwater Runoff 
Stormwater runoff occurs when water from rainfall, snowmelt, or outdoor activities does not soak into the ground. Instead, it flows over impervious surfaces (hard surfaces) such as streets, driveways, parking lots, and rooftops, picking up debris, sediment, chemicals, and other pollutants along the way. If unmanaged, this runoff can harm the quality of our local waterways.
Where Does Stormwater Go?
Storm drains are designed to collect rainwater and snowmelt. Water that enters the storm sewer system flows untreated into local lakes, rivers, and streams. Many of these are used for swimming, fishing, and sources of drinking water.
To help protect our waterways, only rain should enter storm drains. Please keep the following out of storm drains:
- Fertilizers
- Oil and automotive fluids
- Pet waste
- Trash
- Other pollutants
Stormwater Management Program
The City of Norton’s stormwater management program is overseen by City Administrator, and aims to: Reduce pollutants in stormwater.
- Protect local water quality.
- Comply with the Clean Water Act.
This program follows the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (OEPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II guidelines, ensuring our community’s waterways remain safe and healthy.
Partnering Organizations
The Summit Soil and Water Conversation District (Summit SWCD) serves Norton and all of Summit County by providing local leadership in soil and water conservation.
They offer education, technical assistance, and programs to protect natural resources and promote environmental awareness.
Learn more about them here: https://www.summitswcd.com/
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) is contracted with the community, performs dry weather screening and sampling of stormwater outfalls. These services are part of the activities required to meet Minimum Control Measure (MCM) #3 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) in accordance with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
City Stormwater Management
The city provides services to facilitate stormwater flow:
Contact the Service Department at 330-825-7815 x402 or lsnyder@cityofnorton.org
- Catch basin repair
- Culvert Replacement
- Ditch line maintenance (in the right-of-way)
- Replacement and installation of deteriorated residential driveway pipe
- Street sweeping to prevent infiltration
Contact the City Administrator at 330-825-7815 x318 or mrorar@cityofnorton.org
- Flooding
- Wetlands
- Riparian Setbacks
- Illicit Discharge
Report Stormwater Problems
Report stormwater problems to the Service Department by calling 330-825-7815 x402 or lsnyder@cityofnorton.org
Septic Systems
Summit County Public Health (SCPH) commenced issuing Operation Permits for homeowners with septic systems on May 28, 2015. SCPH specifically mails these permits to homes with septic systems that discharge treated effluent or were installed after 2007.
For More Information
For additional details on maintaining your home septic system, please visit the Summit County Public Health website
What You Can Do
There are many ways that you can help keep our water clean, save money, and prevent problems. Here are some brochures and flyers with further information: