Rain falls on every property around Newfound Lake. Whether it carries pollution is up to us.
When rainwater runs across roofs, roads, and lawns, it can pick up pollutants and carry them toward streams and ultimately into Newfound Lake. That’s why slowing, capturing, and treating stormwater close to where it falls is such an important part of protecting water quality.
At Manor Estates Condominiums, residents decided to take action to stop pollution on their property.
Working with NLRA staff, community volunteers installed 19 dry wells across the property’s 29 acres. The dry wells capture runoff from about 5,000 square feet of roof area and allow the water to soak into the ground instead of running off into nearby streams. Together, these dry wells are expected to keep more than 148,000 gallons of stormwater from reaching the lake each year.
“Manor Estates Condo Association was excited to team up with NLRA on this project. Keeping Newfound Lake clean and beautiful is incredibly important to our community, and these dry wells will help capture stormwater runoff, reduce erosion and sediment, and protect the lake. We encourage our neighbors and fellow associations to get involved with NLRA’s programs and take action to protect the lake,” said the Manor Estates Board of Directors.
For the people who live at Manor Estates, protecting Newfound Lake is about recognizing that the choices we make on our own properties can help protect the lake we all share.
Thank you to the Manor Estates community for doing their part to protect Newfound Lake and keep its water clean and clear. Their commitment shows how much we can accomplish when we each take action where we live.
Learn more about how you can work with NLRA to stop stormwater pollution at: NewfoundLake.org/small-scale-stormwater