City of Weirton MS4 Awareness Survey
Did you know that the City of Weirton is an MS4 community?
Yes
No
What is MS4?
MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. Communities - like Weirton - who operate as an MS4 have a network of storm drains, ditches, pipes, and other features that collect rainwater and runoff from streets, parking lots, and yards that carry that water directly into local rivers and streams.
True or false: All of Weirton's stormwater ends up in local streams and rivers.
True
False
Where does our stormwater go?
Because Weirton is an MS4 community, this is true! Unlike the sanitary sewer system, water that enters and MS4 system does not go to a treatment plant - it flows directly into local rivers and streams.
How do you properly dispose of pet waste so that it doesn't pollute bodies of water?
Put it in the trash
Bury it in a 12-inch deep hole covered with 8 inches of soil
Flush it
All of the above
Why is pet waste important?
Storm water can pick up pet waste that pet owners leave on the ground and carry it directly into nearby rivers and streams through storm sewers and surface runoff. Not only can pet waste in surface water make people and animals sick and promote weed and algae growth, it can damage the health of the ecosystem in and around our community and communities downstream.
The City of Weirton held a Stream Cleanup event in October of 2025. Were you aware this happened?
Yes
No
How likely would you be to participate in a 2026 Stream Cleanup event with the City?
Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Somewhat Unlikely
Very Unlikely
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