Report Water Pollution

Water pollution happens when stormwater picks up dirt, oil, fertilizer, and other litter. As the water flows through streets when it rains - this pollution goes right to storm drains that lead to creeks, streams, and rivers. The water is not treated like drinking water and can impact the quality of our waterways. 

Types of Pollution

Make sure these items don't go down the storm drain:

• Chemicals - gasoline, oil, carpet cleaner, and fertilizer
• Grease - from your home or food trucks 
• Leaves and grass clippings
• Litter
• Mud
• Paint
• Pet waste
• Pool water (that's chlorinated)
• Road salt
• Soapy water or wash water

Report Pollution

When you see pollution or someone illegally dumping litter into the storm drain, let us know. 

See a clogged stormwater drain or pipe? Contact stormwater maintenance. 

Other Ways to Help

• Become a volunteer
• Learn how we monitor streams
• Try these six easy tips to prevent pollution