Storm Water

Western Michigan University's Environmental Health and Safety committed to the collection and preservation storm water sources on campus. Storm water is water that originates during precipitation events such as rain, snow and melting ice. Stormwater can soak into the soil (infiltrate), be held on the surface and evaporate, or runoff and end up in nearby streams, rivers, or other water bodies surface water

To report observations of individuals discarding materials into storm drains, Goldsworth Valley Pond, or the stretches of Arcadia Creek adjacent to campus. (269) 387-5590. In addition, anyone discarding chemical materials or leaking automotive fluids in parking lots or along roadways on campus should call this number before doing so.