What is/is not allowed in the stormwater system?
Categories:
Drainage Issue
Swale Rework
Environmetal Concerns
Stormwater Pipe Broken
Washout or Erosion
Storm Drain Grate Blocked
Water Level in Canal
Blocked Swale – New Construction
Turbid Stormwater Discharges
When working properly and without obstruction, the stormwater drainage system prevents flooding of roadways, buildings and parking lots. Visit our Stormwater System webpage for more information.
What is Allowed in the Stormwater Systems?
- A/C Condensation
- De-Chlorinated Pool Water (<1ppm)
- Discharge from Potable Water Sources
- Diverted Stream Flows
- Flow from Wetlands
- Individual Resident Car Washing
- Landscape Irrigation
- Lawn Watering
- Residential Building Wash Water (Without Detergents)
- Rising Ground Waters
- Street Wash Water
- Uncontaminated Ground Water
- Water Line Flushing
What is Not Allowed in the Stormwater System?
- Auto/household Chemicals
- Commercial Car Wash Water
- Improperly Disposed of Oil
- Industrial Discharges
- Laundry Wastewater
- Leaves
- Litter
- Paint
- Pet Waste
- Radiator Flush Water
- Roadway Accident Spills
- Sand/Sediment
- Sanitary Wastewater
- Septic Tank Effluent
Updated 12/2/2021 8:06 AM