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stormwater

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[stawrm-waw-ter] / ˈstɔrmˌwɔ tər /

noun

stormwaters plural
  1. excess surface water produced by heavy rain.


adjective

  1. relating to the excess surface water produced by heavy rain.

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At the same time, Southern California cities have been investing in projects to capture stormwater and recharge groundwater as they seek to rely less on water imported from Northern California and the Colorado River.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Or they could pay an annual fee, helping to fund local stormwater projects that cities need.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Commercial properties right now are not regulated under any stormwater permit,” said Sean Bothwell, executive director of California Coastkeeper Alliance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Far more is released by systems that combine stormwater after significant rain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The uncertainty matters if you are planning, for example, stormwater infrastructure, and wondering what kind of storms to prepare for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

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