Storm Drain Marking

Did you know the drains that run along our curbs collect rainwater? This water flows from the street, to storm drains, and then to the nearest stream or lake.

As water moves along the ground, it can pick up pollution - like oil, grease, pet waste, and trash. It's important to make sure that only rain goes down the drain so that waterways don't become polluted.

Steps to Mark Storm Drains

1. Complete this registration form to mark storm drains in Raleigh.
2. Get all the supplies that you need to volunteer. Email us for details.
3. Use a brush to clean off the surface of the storm drain. 
4. Apply adhesive to the back of the storm drain marker. 
5. Stick the marker on the storm drain. 
6. Let it dry.
7. Add your marked drain location to the interactive map.

Find a Location

Volunteers should work on City of Raleigh streets with sidewalks and areas with easy access to storm drains.

Use this interactive map to see what storm drains are available in your neighborhood. Volunteers can add their marked drain location on the map!