Allowing stormwater to naturally soak into the soil keeps it from entering our storm sewer system and streams during peak flows and decreases streambank erosion and sedimentation and pollution to our streams.

Two options for disconnected stormwater are storage or diversion. If diversion is selected, it is best to divert the stormwater to where it will do the most good or infiltrate the soil most efficiently, such as a rain garden, a lawn, or some other form of bioretention. Downspout extensions should be directed to a grassy or natural area or rain garden, which is downslope from your house and at least six feet away from the foundation. 

A rain barrel is a good way to store stormwater as it leaves the downspout. Rain barrels may be purchased or easily and inexpensively constructed. To be effective, they should be emptied between rain events. To determine how many rain barrels you will need to hold the rainwater from your roof, see www.dcgreenworks.org/LID/downspout.html.   

2007 Calendars
If you haven’t received a copy of  our new 2007 calendar,  copies will be available in the brochure racks at the Township Municipal Building and Community Center.   

A reminder...Township offices and Public Works Department will be closed on February 19, 2007-President’s Day.
Trash collection normally scheduled for February 19^th  will be collected on Tuesday, February 20^th.
Recycling items will be picked up during the weeks of February 5-9 and February 20-23.  Please note your calendars!  

February 12, 2007 (Monday) 6:30pm
Public Works Committee Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building  

February 12, 2007  (Monday) 7:30pm
New Construction Committee Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building  

February 13, 2007 (Tuesday) 9:30am
Aston Senior Citizens
Board of Directors Meeting  
Aston Community Center