Local ordinances prohibit anything other than uncontaminated rain water from entering the storm drain system. Never pour anything into a gutter, street or storm drain.

Its purpose is to prevent flooding of streets and highways by quickly and efficiently transferring rain water into creeks, and eventually the South San Francisco Bay.

Authorized discharges to the storm drain include rain, irrigation runoff, air conditioning condensate, fire system flushing, and groundwater. Rainwater that has collected in sumps, vaults and containments needs to be monitored and documented at the time of discharge. Only water that will not adversely impact San Francisquito Creek can be designated as an authorized discharge no matter the source.

Report any suspicious discharge to security if it appears that it could or did enter the storm drain system. Security will then contact the appropriate response personnel.

The stormwater permit allows the discharge of some domestic water in the form of irrigation runoff and fire system flushing. In general, discharge of domestic water should be minimized. Large volumes should not be discharged to the storm drain without de-chlorination. Domestic water is now being disinfected with chloramines, a chemical that is extremely toxic to fish.

There are two types of storm drain system fees: the Storm Drainage Connection Fee and the Storm Sewer Service Charge. The Storm Drainage Connection Fee is essentially a one time fee that is assessed when a piece of property is first developed and is based on the type of usage planned for the property. If the property is subsequently redeveloped to a significantly different usage, an additional fee may be assessed.

Heavy metals paint thinner and paint products, motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, human and animal feces, antifreeze, and dead animals - are all but a few examples of the pollutants typically found in the storm drain system.

Storm Drains Design at 410-887-3711 can provide information regarding design and scheduling of projects prior to construction. The Construction Contracts Administration at 410-887-3461 can provide information regarding construction status of a project.

Everyone should be concerned about storm water quality because what we put down the storm drain will eventually end up in our regional waterways. Read on for a more detailed explanation about why grass clippings, etc are so harmful to stormwater.

A catch basin or storm drain is a curbside drain with the sole function of collecting rainwater from our properties and streets, and sending it, via underground piping, to local waterways. Storm drains can also be found in parking lots and serve the same purpose. In the City of Stockton and surrounding County areas, that water never goes to the sewer treatment plant to be cleaned, but flows directly into our creeks, sloughs, rivers and the Delta.

Under a contract which began Aug. 1, 2003, the City has a signed agreement OMI Thames Water Stockton, to maintain the municipal sewer system and the storm drain system.

Motor oil, other auto fluids, pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, trash, paint products, pet waste, leaves, grass clippings, soapy water from washing vehicles in driveways and parking lots, are but a few of the pollutants found in the system.

Paint thinner and paint products, motor oil, pesticides, Styrofoam cups, paper, human and animal feces, antifreeze, golf balls, dirty diapers, and dead animals are but a few of the pollutants found in the system on a daily basis.

The locality in which the storm drain is located handles the installation, cleaning and general maintenance of storm drains. Contact the Storm Drain Division for the appropriate county or jurisdiction.

The Storm Drain fee is utilized to fund programs that are intended to control the discharge of pollutants from storm water and surface runoff into the streams, rivers, bays and oceans.

Paint thinner and paint products, motor oil, pesticides, foam cups, paper products of all kinds, animal feces, antifreeze, golf balls, dirty diapers and dead animals are but a few of the pollutants found in the system on a daily basis. a resident, you can make a difference, both on the job and in your community. When you're at home, share your knowledge with neighbors and friends. Here's a simple storm water prevention guide.

Catch basins and storm drain inlets are curbside receptacles whose sole function is to catch surface water runoff from rainfall and deliver it to the storm drain system, where it's eventually delivered to local creeks and rivers.

During the rainy season, the stormwater carries contaminants down the storm drain and into local rivers and lakes. Throughout the drier months, excess water from sprinklers, garden hoses, and industrial operations also wash into the storm drain system.