Stormwater in Milton, WI
Did you know that the City of Milton has 65 stormwater outfalls? These outfalls connect the Milton storm sewer system and the City of Milton to waterways within the Rock River/Milton watershed that covers over 31,205 acres and includes 32 miles of streams and rivers, 124 acres of lakes, and 250 acres of wetlands. Visit Milton’s Stormwater Utility webpage to learn more about local stormwater issues in Milton and how they impact nearby waterways such as Storrs Lake and the Rock River.
Remember when stormwater runoff drains from grassy areas or hard surfaces it collects pollutants (soil particles, bacteria, pesticides, litter, fertilizer, pet waste, oil, and auto fluids) that flow with the stormwater runoff into the city’s storm sewer system. Milton’s storm sewer system primarily drains into holding basins and seeps into the groundwater system. However, these underground systems are interconnected with larger local bodies of water, such as Storrs Lake and the Rock River.
Continue reading to learn more about stormwater in Milton and find out how you can help Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways. Plus, don’t forget to view the photos from above the Milton area courtesy of the Rock River Stormwater Group provided on this page!
Join the Milton Clean-Up on September 21, 2024
Join the team of Milton volunteers at Schilberg Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8 AM to 10 AM to help clean up trash from Schilberg Park and prevent it from entering the storm drain system in Milton.
Register by August 16th for a FREE Protect Wisconsin Waterways t-shirt and gardening gloves.
Adopt a Drain – Help Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways!
Do you live next to a storm drain? The City of Milton needs your help! The Milton Storm Drain Protector Program is an opportunity for you to help prevent water pollution right from your home. Even if you don’t live near a creek, river, or lake, your actions can have a direct impact on the health of our waterways like Storrs Lake. Adopt a storm drain near your property by completing the form below.
Protect a storm drain today by preventing pollution (grass clippings, leaves, fertilizer, and other chemicals) from your property from going down the storm drain and #protectwiwaterways!
Adopt a Milton Storm Drain Today!
Learn More About Wisconsin Stormwater Week
September 21-29, 2024 is Wisconsin Stormwater Week. Help the City of Milton celebrate and find resources about things you can do around your home to Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways.
Photos from Above Milton
Have you ever wondered what areas around Milton look like from above? Check out the drone photos from areas near the City of Milton courtesy of the Rock River Stormwater Group!
