Stormwater is water that flows down gutters and into storm drains when it rains. During dry weather, water also flows into gutters and storm drains as a result of pavement washing, runoff from excess lawn irrigation, residential car washing and other activities.

Unlike the wastewater that flows through the sanitary sewer system, stormwater is released directly to our local waterways. Because of this, urban runoff (also called nonpoint source pollution) remains the nation's largest source of water pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you observe a stormwater violation, call the Sustainability Division at (916) 617-4590. Please have the following information ready: location of violation and a description of what is going down the drain. Remember, nothing but rain should go down a storm drain! 

To report illegal dumping or illicit connection to the City's stormwater system, please call non-emergency dispatch at (916) 372-3375.

Are you interested in making a difference? Do you have a group of volunteers ready to clean-up some litter around our city? Sign-up to use our litter kits! We can provide litter grabbers, plastic bags and gloves. Fill out this Litter Pick-Up Kit form and then we'll reach out to get you set-up!

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