Stormwater Monitoring

The city monitors stormwater activities to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Helpful Resources

• Annual Stormwater Monitoring Report (PDF)
• Chapter 919: Stormwater Management
• Chapter 918: Stormwater Utility Fees
• Ohio EPA Storm Water Program

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Tips

• Never allow any chemicals, yard wastes or any other materials to be washed down storm drains.
• Do not over apply pesticides and fertilizers, follow directions.
• Use slow watering techniques such as soaker hoses.
• Compost your leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste.

Check out these brochures for more information:

• 2018 Brochures (PDF)
• Cleaning Up Stormwater Runoff (PDF)
• A Homeowner’s Guide (PDF)
• Keep pollution out of storm drains (PDF)
• Pollution Prevention: The Basics (PDF)
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention (PDF)
• 2021 Great Miami Riverway Clean Sweep Volunteer form