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Urbana, university seek public input on stormwater issue

The city of Urbana and the U. of I. will host an inaugural stormwater public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center, 108 Water St., Urbana. The sponsors seek public input regarding urban stormwater management and keeping water as clean and safe as possible.

For more information see the public meeting information page.

The university’s stormwater management program is composed of best management practices that reduce pollutants, protect water quality and satisfy Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements. The MS4 Technical Committee includes representatives from the university, the cities of Champaign and Urbana, Savoy and Champaign County.



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