- Home
- Departments
- Engineering
- Stormwater Information
Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
Stormwater runoff is precipitation (rain or melted snow) that flows over land. Stormwater can pick up pollutants as it runs off the land into lakes, streams, rivers, and the ocean; this is called polluted runoff.
Storm drains collect runoff and convey it without treatment directly into water bodies. Polluted runoff negatively impacts drinking water, human health, wildlife, and property values.
The City of Biddeford is working hard to comply with stormwater permit requirements set by the Federal Clean Water Act.
Learn more about the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (PDF) and preventing stormwater pollution (PDF).
The ThinkBlueMaine partnership is comprised of:
These entities work together to meet permit requirements and to make Maine a better place to live.