Important to protecting human health and the natural environment are pollution prevention, pretreatment, and storm water management. Urban areas, industrial facilities, and construction sites are significant sources of pollutants. Federal, state, and local regulations require investigating sources of pollutants and implementing control measures to reduce water pollution and impacts from hazardous waste.The Stormwater Reporter is dedicated to disseminating information about financing, managing, and planning for San Diego's stormwater issues.