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Stormwater


Post Construction Runoff Control

Post Construction includes regulating earth disturbance, stream bank & streambed protection, inspecting and maintaining Best Managment Practices (BMP) and installation of acceptable BMP for post construction stormwater management such as permeable paving, grass swale, bioretention, riparian buffers, wet ponds, etc.

For a detailed description for post construction responsibilities to mitigate stormwater run-off read the Township‘s ordinace regarding “Responsibilities for operations and maintenance of BMPs”.

Several public education brochures from Chester County Water Resource pertaining to post construction responsibilities: Note, link opens separate window.
  • Storwater Basin Retrofit
  • Reducing Stormwater and Flooding
  • Maintaining Stormwater Facilities
  • Managing Small Ponds (Chester County Water Resources Authority PDF)
  • Managing Small Ponds (West Chester University)
  • Stream Restoration