What the City is Doing

  • Retention ponds help contain sediment and litter from getting into waterways. They also help reduce flooding by holding large amounts of water and slowly releasing it.
  • The City has programs for street sweeping and catch basin cleanings.
  • The City has adopted the Riparian Setback and Stormwater Management Ordinance (Stormwater Management Ordinance), Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (Erosion and Sediment Ordinance), and Illicit Discharge into Storm Sewers Ordinance (Illicit Discharge Ordinance).    
  • The City annually has outfalls tested for E. coli and fecal coliform to help detect illicit discharges.
  • Storm sewer reconstruction and installation throughout the city.
  • Installing curbs to help direct water flow.
  • Maintain collection and disposal of debris from street sweeping and leaf pick-up.
  • Field inspection and enforcement of Barberton stormwater design standards and regulations.
  • Recycling and clean-up programs.
  • Community information, education and involvement in Stormwater Management.